Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers (8255)

Job titles

grounds maintenance contractor
grounds maintenance manager
interior plantscaping contractor
View all job titles

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service departments and establishments.

Fields of interest

Managing, organizing, administrating
Working for yourself
Working in nature and with animals
Working outdoors or with the environment

Main duties

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service establishments
- Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work
- Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts
- Organize and direct the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
- Hire and supervise staff
- Maintain financial and personnel records.

Main characteristics of the occupation

These headings are provided for the following occupation(s) :

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers (8255)

Employment requirements

* A college diploma or specialized courses in landscaping and horticulture are usually required.
* Experience as a landscape or horticulture supervisor or as a landscape or horticulture technician is required.