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

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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.

Current openings

Gardening Supervisor 15
Grounds Crew Supervisor 2
Grounds Foreman 7
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor 42
Horticultural Services Supervisor 1

Number of positions

2012: 1,930    2014: 1,970

Annual job postings

New: 20    Replacement: 20
(Total: 40)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$45,750
($21/hour)
Middle:
$61,810
($29/hour)
Up to:
$68,140
($32/hour)
Average:
$60,680
($29/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
Less than 5 years

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.