JOB REPORT / 37-1012 · 28 TASKS

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers.

Can AI do the work of First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers?

Mostly it works alongside you. Here is what shifts, task by task.

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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:

Maintain required records
Prepare or maintain required records
Perform administrative duties

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A guided certificate program in AI-assisted First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers work. It covers the 22 AI-affected parts of your job and ends in a capstone a person reviews.

WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

22 of 28 tasks reviewed

This job has 28 core tasks. We went through 22 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Maintain required records, such as personnel information or project records.
AI DOES
Auto-fills templates, organizes records, and flags missing info
YOU DO
Verify field details and sign off on accuracy
TASK 02
Prepare or maintain required records, such as work activity or personnel reports.
AI DOES
Drafts report templates, auto-fills routine data fields, and summarizes work logs
YOU DO
Verify field details and sign off on accuracy from firsthand knowledge
TASK 03
Perform administrative duties, such as authorizing leaves or processing time sheets.
AI DOES
Fills out time sheets, flags scheduling conflicts, and drafts leave approvals automatically
YOU DO
Weigh team needs, fairness, and real-world conditions before approving
TASK 04
Prepare service estimates based on labor, material, and machine costs and maintain budgets for individual projects.
AI DOES
Generates cost templates, runs calculations, and drafts budget breakdowns
YOU DO
Walk the site and judge real conditions before locking in numbers
TASK 05
Review contracts or work assignments to determine service, machine, or workforce requirements for jobs.
AI DOES
Pulls key details from contracts, flags requirements, and drafts resource checklists
YOU DO
Apply on-the-ground experience about your specific crew, equipment, and site conditions
TASK 06
Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
AI DOES
Drafts schedules, flags weather conflicts, and suggests crew assignments based on availability
YOU DO
Use your knowledge of each crew's strengths, client needs, and last-minute site changes to make the final call
TASK 07
Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment used to increase crew efficiency.
AI DOES
Researches equipment options, summarizes industry best practices, and drafts recommendation reports
YOU DO
Observe your crew in the field and apply hands-on knowledge of your specific site conditions
TASK 08
Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
AI DOES
Drafts written procedures, safety checklists, and policy templates
YOU DO
Walk the site, watch the crew, and enforce standards in person
TASK 09
Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.
AI DOES
Drafts pricing templates, suggests talking points, and looks up competitor rates
YOU DO
Read the customer's reactions and make the final deal
TASK 10
Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and order appropriate treatments.
AI DOES
Analyzes photos of plant damage, suggests likely pests or diseases, and recommends treatment options
YOU DO
Walk the site, confirm the diagnosis with your own eyes, and choose the right treatment for local conditions and safety rules
TASK 11
Confer with managers or landscape architects to develop plans or schedules for landscaping maintenance or improvement.
AI DOES
Drafts maintenance schedules, summarizes plan options, and organizes meeting notes
YOU DO
Bring your hands-on site experience and read the room during live planning talks
TASK 12
Design or supervise the installation of sprinkler systems, calculating water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
AI DOES
Generates sprinkler layout drafts, runs water pressure calculations, and suggests pipe sizing based on inputs
YOU DO
Walk the actual site, spot drainage issues, and adjust plans based on what you see and feel on the ground
TASK 13
Perform personnel-related activities, such as hiring workers, evaluating staff performance, or taking disciplinary actions when performance problems occur.
AI DOES
Drafts job postings, suggests interview questions, generates performance review templates, and summarizes disciplinary documentation
YOU DO
Trust your direct knowledge of each worker's attitude, effort, and fit with the team
TASK 14
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate work activities with those of other departments or units.
AI DOES
Drafts coordination messages, summarizes schedules, and spots scheduling conflicts
YOU DO
Build trust with peers and make real-time calls based on crew needs and site conditions
TASK 15
Order the performance of corrective work when problems occur and recommend procedural changes to avoid such problems.
AI DOES
Suggests common fixes, drafts updated procedures, and helps log recurring problems
YOU DO
Walk the site, judge severity, and direct your crew in the moment
TASK 16
Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.
AI DOES
Tracks inventory lists, sends reorder alerts, and organizes supply records digitally
YOU DO
Physically inspect tools and equipment for wear, damage, or safety issues
TASK 17
Investigate work-related complaints to verify problems and to determine responses.
AI DOES
Drafts complaint intake forms, summarizes past complaints, and suggests response options based on similar cases
YOU DO
Walk the site, listen to workers in person, and decide the fair response
TASK 18
Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
AI DOES
Sends schedule alerts, tracks task checklists, and flags deadline risks in apps
YOU DO
Walk the site, read the crew, and make real-time calls on the ground
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, or price ranges.
AI DOES
Pulls product details and suggests responses
YOU DO
Read customer needs and build rapport
About this analysis
19% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 20
Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
AI DOES
Helps look up product ratios, application rates, and safety guidelines
YOU DO
Judge field conditions, supervise crew, and handle chemicals safely in person
TASK 21
Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.
AI DOES
Generates training guides, safety checklists, or step-by-step instruction sheets to support the supervisor
YOU DO
Show workers the right technique in person and judge when they've got it right
TASK 22
Direct or assist workers engaged in the maintenance or repair of equipment, such as power tools or motorized equipment.
AI DOES
Helps look up repair manuals, troubleshooting steps, or parts lists quickly
YOU DO
Keep directing the crew and making real-time judgment calls on the ground

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
SOC code: 37-1012
Tasks reviewed: 22 of 28

How we assess

PAY & OUTLOOK

Compare pay by state

Median pay (national): $58,430 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $60,840 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 130,760
Employed in Colorado: 4,390
Job outlook: +2.3% by 2034 · ~23,200 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Maintain required records, such as personnel information or project records.

Prepare or maintain required records, such as work activity or personnel reports.

Perform administrative duties, such as authorizing leaves or processing time sheets.

Prepare service estimates based on labor, material, and machine costs and maintain budgets for individual projects.

Review contracts or work assignments to determine service, machine, or workforce requirements for jobs.

Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.

Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment used to increase crew efficiency.

Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.

Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.

Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and order appropriate treatments.

Confer with managers or landscape architects to develop plans or schedules for landscaping maintenance or improvement.

Design or supervise the installation of sprinkler systems, calculating water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.

Perform personnel-related activities, such as hiring workers, evaluating staff performance, or taking disciplinary actions when performance problems occur.

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate work activities with those of other departments or units.

Order the performance of corrective work when problems occur and recommend procedural changes to avoid such problems.

Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.

Investigate work-related complaints to verify problems and to determine responses.

Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.

Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, or price ranges.

Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.

Direct or assist workers engaged in the maintenance or repair of equipment, such as power tools or motorized equipment.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

Practice AI.
Use your judgment.