{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:02.234Z","occupation":{"soc":"37-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers","group":"Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance","sector":"56","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers first-line supervisory practice in landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping operations across commercial, institutional, and public grounds environments at Job Zone 3 preparation level.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Safety procedures and work standards — recognize and follow under direct supervisor guidance on a commercial landscaping crew.","Daily crew schedules — assist in reviewing and communicating to team members based on task priority lists provided by a supervisor.","Grounds conditions such as soil health and plant vitality — observe and document during supervised tours of parks, cemeteries, or golf courses.","Basic landscaping tasks including mowing, mulching, and watering — perform with minimal oversight on assigned residential or commercial sites.","Verbal instructions from supervisors — receive and relay accurately to crew members during routine groundskeeping operations.","Fertilizer and pesticide mixing procedures — follow labeled protocols under direct supervision on maintained turf or garden areas.","Completed landscaping work — compare against basic specifications checklists under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.","Spreadsheet and office suite software — enter time, inventory, and task data as directed for landscaping crew operations.","Equipment availability and readiness — check and report to a supervisor before daily field assignments begin.","Customer and safety concerns — identify and escalate to a supervisor promptly during grounds maintenance activities."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Crew work schedules — coordinate and adjust based on weather conditions, equipment availability, and shifting project priorities on municipal or private grounds.","Operating procedures and safety standards — communicate and reinforce consistently to a small landscaping crew with reduced supervisory oversight.","Plant and soil conditions — assess during routine grounds tours and recommend corrective actions such as aeration, irrigation adjustment, or pest treatment.","Fertilizer, herbicide, and insecticide applications — direct crew mixing and application activities in compliance with label requirements and site contracts.","Project timelines and task deadlines — monitor progress across active landscaping jobs and redirect crew effort when milestones are at risk.","Tree trimming, shrub pruning, and turf care — perform and demonstrate correct techniques to crew members during on-site training situations.","Completed work quality — inspect against contract specifications and provide corrective feedback to workers on commercial or institutional grounds.","Inventory management software — track supply levels of fertilizers, chemicals, and equipment parts to ensure continuous field operations.","Conflict or performance issues within a crew — address using active listening and clear communication to maintain cooperation on a job site.","Work instructions and safety data sheets — read and interpret accurately to ensure proper crew execution of chemical application tasks."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive operating procedures and safety protocols — establish, document, and enforce autonomously across multiple crews on large commercial or institutional grounds contracts.","Complex crew scheduling scenarios — resolve independently by balancing personnel availability, equipment capacity, and weather disruptions across concurrent landscaping projects.","Full grounds inspection tours — conduct across diverse environments such as botanical gardens, golf courses, and cemetery properties, identifying agronomic and aesthetic deficiencies.","Non-routine pest, disease, or soil problems — diagnose through critical thinking and direct targeted chemical or cultural treatment programs without escalation.","Mixed-skill crews of landscaping and groundskeeping workers — direct, instruct, and evaluate to achieve consistent performance on complex maintenance and installation projects.","Contract compliance and quality assurance — verify through systematic inspection of finished work, resolving discrepancies directly with clients or project managers.","Training plans for new and developing crew members — design and deliver using varied instructional strategies tailored to hands-on outdoor learning environments.","Time accounting and database software — use proficiently to generate accurate labor, cost, and project status reports for management review.","Irrigation system performance and water management needs — assess and coordinate corrective maintenance to sustain healthy turf and plantings on managed properties.","Customer service interactions and site-specific requirements — manage independently, translating client expectations into precise crew task assignments and measurable quality outcomes."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational safety culture and operating standards — set policy-level direction that governs all landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping crews across an enterprise or large public agency.","Strategic workforce planning — lead hiring, deployment, and development of supervisory and crew personnel to sustain operational capacity across seasonal demand cycles.","Long-range grounds maintenance programs — design for complex facilities such as large park systems or campuses, integrating sustainability, budget, and horticultural best practices.","Departmental performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives — establish, measure, and refine to elevate service quality and cost-effectiveness across all maintained sites.","Cross-functional coordination with engineering, administration, and public safety teams — lead to align grounds operations with broader facility or municipal management goals.","Vendor and contract relationships — negotiate and manage to secure favorable terms for chemicals, equipment, and subcontracted landscaping services at organizational scale.","Advanced chemical and integrated pest management programs — authorize and oversee organization-wide, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship across all properties.","Technology adoption decisions including inventory, scheduling, and reporting software — evaluate and champion to modernize operational workflows for all supervisory and field staff.","Mentorship and succession planning for emerging supervisors — lead through structured coaching, performance feedback, and tailored learning strategies within a grounds management career pathway.","Organizational response to crisis conditions such as storm damage, drought, or disease outbreaks — direct resource reallocation and communications to protect grounds assets and maintain service continuity."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}