How do they match: 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.

  • Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, or price ranges.
  • Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
  • Investigate work-related complaints to verify problems and to determine responses.
  • Maintain required records, such as personnel information or project records.
  • Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.
  • Perform personnel-related activities, such as hiring workers, evaluating staff performance, or taking disciplinary actions when performance problems occur.
  • Prepare or maintain required records, such as work activity or personnel reports.

  • Investigate work related complaints to determine corrective actions.