What is a groundskeeper supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a groundskeeper supervisor

1. Explore groundskeeper supervisor education requirements

   Most common groundskeeper supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   47.5 %

   Bachelor's

   27.5 %

   Associate

   12.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific groundskeeper supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Mowing	21.61%
   Hand Tools	17.47%
   Lawn Care	16.50%
   GRASS	13.29%
   Grounds Maintenance	11.47%

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3. Complete relevant groundskeeper supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New groundskeeper 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 groundskeeper supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real groundskeeper supervisor resumes.

4. Research groundskeeper supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the landscape and vineyard, run equipment, cultivate raw landscape.
   • Manage nursery and landscape surrounding campus center, leading maintenance and management projects.
   • Remove snow and de-ice sidewalks for client properties using snow blowers, plows, and shovels.
   • Experience with chainsaws, mowers, trimmers, skid loaders, excavators, snow blowers, plows, hedge trimming etc.

5. Apply for groundskeeper supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a groundskeeper 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