37-1012.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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

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.

Primary Directive

Oversee landscaping operations to ensure quality and safety.

Execution Steps

1
Establish work standards
Set and enforce operating procedures to ensure performance and safety.
2
Schedule crew work
Organize work schedules based on priorities and resource availability.
3
Inspect grounds
Tour and assess the condition of plants and soil in landscaped areas.
4
Monitor project activities
Ensure that project instructions are followed and deadlines are met.
5
Train workers
Provide training on landscaping tasks and equipment usage to staff.

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