Lawn Service Supervisor

Career Guide

A Lawn Service Supervisor leads a crew that maintains lawns and outdoor areas for homes, businesses, or public spaces. The role balances hands on field work with scheduling, quality checks, customer communication, and crew leadership to deliver safe, consistent results.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan daily routes and job schedules
Assign tasks and supervise lawn care crews on site
Inspect work quality and correct issues quickly
Train crew members on mowing, edging, trimming, and cleanup standards
Enforce safety rules and proper equipment use
Maintain and track tools, mowers, and vehicles
Order and manage supplies such as seed, soil, and mulch
Communicate with customers about expectations, timing, and service concerns
Document completed work, time, and materials used
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback for crew members

Top Skills for Success

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Time Management

Safety Management

Equipment Maintenance

Quality Control

Job Site Planning

Crew Training

Inventory Management

Basic Budgeting

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Crew Lead

Lawn Service Supervisor Operations Supervisor Branch Manager

Area Manager

Transition Opportunities

Landscape Project Manager

Irrigation Supervisor

Facilities Supervisor

Grounds Manager

Arborist Crew Supervisor

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Route OptimizationCost EstimationHiring and InterviewingPerformance CoachingCustomer Issue ResolutionEquipment TroubleshootingDigital Work Order Tools

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple route plan with time targets, learn basic job costing, practice structured coaching conversations, and get comfortable with a field service app for work orders, photos, and notes. Ask to shadow a branch manager to learn estimating and staffing decisions.

Market Intelligence Report

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 38,000 to 48,000

Mid LevelUSD 48,000 to 62,000

Senior LevelUSD 62,000 to 80,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand. Hiring increases during peak seasons and remains stable in regions with year round lawn care. Employers value supervisors who can retain crews, maintain quality, and manage routes efficiently.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

BrightViewTruGreenThe Davey Tree Expert CompanyYellowstone LandscapeABM IndustriesISS Facility ServicesSodexoServiceMasterFirstService ResidentialCity and County Parks Departments

Industry Sectors

Landscaping ServicesLawn Care ServicesProperty ManagementFacilities ServicesHospitalityMunicipal GovernmentEducation CampusesHealthcare Campuses

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page portfolio with before and after photos and measurable results such as route completion rate and customer retention

Earn a basic safety credential such as OSHA 10

Practice job costing by tracking labor hours, materials, and rework on a few jobs

Set up weekly crew huddles with clear goals, quality standards, and safety reminders

Learn one field service scheduling tool and use it consistently for documentation

Ask your manager for ownership of a route, a customer account, or onboarding for new hires to prove readiness for promotion