First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & 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.

On the job, you would:

Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions of plants and soil.

Personality

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Characteristics of this Career
		86%	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
		83%	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
		81%	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
		80%	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
		79%	Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
		78%	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
		77%	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
		75%	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
		74%	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
		73%	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
		70%	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
		67%	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
		64%	Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
		63%	Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
		61%	Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
		57%	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Strengths
		100%	Enterprising - Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
		78%	Realistic - Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
		67%	Conventional - Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Values of the Work Environment
		72%	Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
		67%	Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
		53%	Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Aptitude

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Abilities \| Cognitive, Physical, Personality
		75%	Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
		72%	Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
		69%	Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
		60%	Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
		56%	Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
		56%	Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
		56%	Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
		56%	Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
		53%	Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
		53%	Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
		53%	Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
		53%	Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
		53%	Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
		53%	Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
		53%	Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
		53%	Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
		53%	Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Skills \| Cognitive, Physical, Personality
		57%	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
		55%	Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
		55%	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
		55%	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
		54%	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
		54%	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
		54%	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
		52%	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
		52%	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Establish work standards.

Inspect work to ensure standards are met.

Supervise maintenance workers.

Plan employee work schedules.

Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance.

Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants.

Trim trees or other vegetation.

Inspect work to ensure standards are met.

Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.

Inventory materials or equipment.

Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.

Evaluate current or prospective maintenance employees.

Prepare chemicals for work application.

Determine resource needs.

Document work hours or activities.

Investigate work related complaints to determine corrective actions.

Establish work standards.

Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs.

Investigate work related complaints to determine corrective actions.

Supervise maintenance workers.

Remove snow.

Document work hours or activities.

Recommend organizational process or policy changes.

Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.

Provide information about landscaping services or costs.

Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.

Inspect buildings or grounds to determine condition.

Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.

Supervise maintenance workers.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent
		99%	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
		95%	Face-to-Face Discussions - How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
		91%	Work With Work Group or Team - How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
		89%	Contact With Others - How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
		88%	Telephone - How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
		88%	Coordinate or Lead Others - How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
		87%	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
		86%	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings - How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
		86%	Frequency of Decision Making - How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
		86%	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
		83%	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable - How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
		83%	Structured versus Unstructured Work - To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
		83%	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets - How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
		82%	Time Pressure - How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
		81%	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
		80%	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
		78%	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
		78%	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
		78%	Freedom to Make Decisions - How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
		77%	Electronic Mail - How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
		77%	Deal With External Customers - How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
		77%	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
		75%	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
		74%	Exposed to Contaminants - How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
		68%	Spend Time Standing - How much does this job require standing?
		67%	Spend Time Walking and Running - How much does this job require walking and running?
		63%	Consequence of Error - How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
		63%	Physical Proximity - To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
		63%	Frequency of Conflict Situations - How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
		61%	Level of Competition - To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
		61%	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
		61%	Letters and Memos - How often does the job require written letters and memos?
		60%	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
		59%	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
		57%	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People - How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
		52%	Outdoors, Under Cover - How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
		83%	Duration of Typical Work Week - Number of hours typically worked in one week.
		66%	Work Schedules - How regular are the work schedules for this job?

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Tasks & Values
		86%	Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
		84%	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
		83%	Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		83%	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		83%	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
		82%	Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		79%	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
		79%	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		79%	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		79%	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		77%	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		77%	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		75%	Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
		74%	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		74%	Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		74%	Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
		74%	Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
		72%	Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
		72%	Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
		71%	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		71%	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		71%	Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		69%	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
		68%	Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
		66%	Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		66%	Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		65%	Staffing Organizational Units - Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
		65%	Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
		65%	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
		64%	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
		64%	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
		63%	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
		63%	Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
		63%	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
		52%	Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
		51%	Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Getting Started

Education:

32%

Bachelor's Degree

20%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

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

What they do:

On the job, you would:

Personality

Characteristics of this Career

Strengths

Values of the Work Environment

Aptitude

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

Skills | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

Job Details

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

Tasks & Values

Getting Started