First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
First-line supervisors of landscaping and groundskeeping manage teams who maintain outdoor spaces for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. They oversee daily operations, review service contracts to determine resource needs, handle customer inquiries about methods and pricing, and ensure work quality. These supervisors typically work for landscaping companies, grounds maintenance firms, or large property management organizations.
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A day in the work
A typical week involves scheduling crews for multiple job sites, inspecting completed work to meet quality standards, and communicating with clients about project progress. Supervisors review contracts and equipment needs, troubleshoot staffing issues, and respond to customer questions about lawn care methods and service costs. Administrative tasks include managing timesheets, coordinating material orders, and sometimes training new workers on company procedures and safety standards.
Who this work suits
Holland code ECR. Enterprising work is leading, persuading and making decisions. Aptly’s interest assessment scores you on the same six scales.
You likely enjoy organizing operations and building systems that work efficiently—that enterprising drive to make business processes run smoothly. You're also detail-oriented and value doing things by the book, which suits the conventional interest that helps you manage contracts, schedules, and compliance requirements effectively.
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most people in this occupation hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $62,480 | $74,340 | $79,030 | 250 |
| Washington | $58,560 | $71,930 | $83,750 | 2,030 |
| New York | $55,810 | $70,760 | $82,650 | 6,320 |
| Oregon | $59,750 | $70,560 | $79,520 | 1,180 |
| New Jersey | $58,070 | $68,580 | $79,210 | 2,830 |
| District of Columbia | $60,620 | $68,300 | $93,420 | 80 |
| Alaska | $59,190 | $67,760 | $82,690 | 150 |
| Vermont | $58,390 | $66,810 | $77,940 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $57,620 | $64,340 | $76,930 | 940 |
| Massachusetts | $59,000 | $63,750 | $79,290 | 2,510 |
| California | $48,610 | $63,270 | $81,660 | 14,850 |
| Connecticut | $53,660 | $62,740 | $78,400 | 1,860 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) (STS) — Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Certified Tree Worker/Tree Climber Specialist — International Society of Arboriculture
Training
Aptly members see WIOA-approved programs, colleges and certificates near them, with completion and earnings data, on every Path plan.
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 37-1012.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.