First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

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First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Careers / First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Job Description


	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Grounds Maintenance Workers

Most grounds maintenance workers need no formal education and are trained on the job; however, some workers may require formal education. Occupational characteristics include full-time and part-time jobs, seasonal jobs, physically demanding work, and low earnings. Job opportunities are expected to be good.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	56,040
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	11,410
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	10,710
Elementary and Secondary Schools	2,580
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	2,320
Death Care Services	1,770
Traveler Accommodation	1,720
Activities Related to Real Estate	1,160
Lessors of Real Estate	910
Employment Services	900

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Average Annual Salary	$45,160
Average Hourly Wage	$21.71
Total Employment	100,460