Landscaping Supervisors
Landscaping supervisors lead teams of workers who create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces like parks, corporate grounds, and residential properties. You'll train crew members on proper techniques for planting, pruning, and lawn care while managing project schedules and ensuring quality work. This role combines leadership skills with hands-on knowledge of landscaping equipment, plant care, and safety procedures. You'll work outdoors, solve problems on the spot, and help transform spaces into green, welcoming environments.
Did you know?
Work schedules and job availability often fluctuate with seasons, with peak demand during spring and summer months and potential layoffs in northern climates during winter.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$56,800 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Time Management
Things to consider
Physical Demands and Outdoor Conditions
The role requires significant physical stamina and tolerance for working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
Certification and Advancement Opportunities
Professional certifications in turf management, pesticide application, or landscape management can significantly enhance career prospects and earning potential in this field.
Key responsibilities
Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, or price ranges.
Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.
Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
Order the performance of corrective work when problems occur and recommend procedural changes to avoid such problems.
Install or maintain landscaped areas, performing tasks such as removing snow, pouring cement curbs, or repairing sidewalks.