Is being a groundskeeping supervisor a good fit for you?
Leads and organises workers who landscape and look after grounds. May give price quotes and answer customers' questions.
What the work involves
- Sets and enforces work rules and standards that keep performance up and staff safe.
- Schedules crews based on priorities, who and what is available, and the weather.
- Checks projects to make sure instructions are followed and deadlines are met.
- Tours grounds such as parks, gardens, cemeteries or golf courses to check plants and soil.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a groundskeeping supervisor is one of yours.
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