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

Top 3 groundskeeping supervisor Jobs

Groundskeeper - FISK University - Thompson Hospitality - Nashville, TN
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS: • Lawn maintenance to include: sodding, watering, mowing, and weeding. • Maintain flowerbeds, shrubs, trees, and
Groundskeeper - Edward Rose & Sons - Greenville, SC
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds above shoulder height. • Ability to push or pull up to 80 pounds variable
Groundskeeper - A. C. Lewis Management - Baton Rouge, LA
Cleans and prepares apartments after move outs for new rental • Works with maintenance team to report any issues requiring attention • Keeps an

What They Do

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.

Salary

2014 employment: 178,000
May 2015 median annual wage: $43,980

Job Outlook

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 9,400
Growth rate: 5 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become One

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years
Typical on-the-job training: None

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