What is a grounds supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a grounds supervisor

1. Explore grounds supervisor education requirements

   Most common grounds supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.9 %

   Associate

   27.1 %

   High School Diploma

   24.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific grounds supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Mowing	13.01%
   Grounds Maintenance	10.55%
   Safety Procedures	7.54%
   GRASS	6.70%
   Hand Tools	5.27%

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3. Complete relevant grounds supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New grounds supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a grounds supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real grounds supervisor resumes.

4. Research grounds supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage sales, run machinary, complete wekly inventory, run forklift, deliver orders, and keep financial records
   • Operate vehicles/powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, or snow blowers.
   • Coordinate all contract mowing and snow removal for all FCPS schools sites as well as administrative and warehouse facilities.
   • Cut grass using gasoline-fuel riding lawn mowers, push (walk-behind) power lawnmowers, string trimmers and edger's.

5. Apply for grounds supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a grounds supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams