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Occupational Description

Plan, organize, direct, or coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities, such as planting and maintaining ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns, and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals, according to contract specifications. May also coordinate activities of workers engaged in terracing hillsides, building retaining walls, constructing pathways, installing patios, and similar activities in following a landscape design plan. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and work force requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

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Supervisors and Managers of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Employment Outlook for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

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Current Job Openings for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Landscape Installation Technician	2/4/10	Molalla	$14.15/hr to $16.30/hr DOE
Service Manager - Sherwood, Or	1/27/10	Sherwood
Landscaping Project Superviser, Working Job Foreman	1/4/10	Eagle Creek	$10.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Commercial Landscape Foreman	11/16/09	Hillsboro	DOE

State of Oregon License Information for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$13.29	$15.84	$19.80	$26.31	$31.99	$21.50	$44,714
Multnomah / Washington	11.95	14.46	18.96	26.41	32.89	21.18	44,064
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	13.23	14.54	20.90	25.63	30.64	20.64	42,933
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	9.61	13.27	16.73	23.67	29.26	18.26	37,995
Lane	15.57	16.68	18.60	24.20	33.58	21.64	45,014
Douglas	15.19	17.63	20.08	24.32	28.47	20.83	43,329
Jackson / Josephine	13.76	15.95	19.80	26.33	30.92	21.23	44,157
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	16.54	17.84	20.05	24.48	30.65	21.78	45,312
Morrow / Umatilla	14.78	22.20	26.03	30.56	33.37	25.60	53,240
Baker / Union / Wallowa	11.91	13.72	15.93	24.20	30.68	18.83	39,168
Clackamas	14.65	17.34	20.69	28.47	33.67	22.94	47,722

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Regional Employment Projections for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	1,276	1,570	294	23.0%	29	13	43
Multnomah / Washington	424	532	108	25.5%	11	4	15
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	147	203	56	38.1%	6	2	7
Clackamas	142	175	33	23.2%	3	2	5
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	131	162	31	23.7%	3	1	5
Jackson / Josephine	126	148	22	17.5%	2	1	4
Lane	67	77	10	14.9%	1	1	2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	63	76	13	20.6%	1	1	2
Douglas	58	71	13	22.4%	1	1	2
Coos / Curry	31	36	5	16.1%	1	0	1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	22	24	2	9.1%	0	0	0
Klamath / Lake	21	23	2	9.5%	0	0	0
Morrow / Umatilla	17	19	2	11.8%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	9	11	2	22.2%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	8	10	2	25.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	4	3	-1	-25.0%	0	0	0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	1,276
Total, All Industries	Private	1,112
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	Private	26
Real Estate	Private	26
Lessors of Real Estate	Private	11
Activities Related to Real Estate	Private	15
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	850
Administrative and Support Services	Private	850
Employment Services	Private	23
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	Private	823
Educational Services	Private	13
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	Private	11
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	28
Social Assistance	Private	18
Vocational Rehabilitation Services	Private	12
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	Private	108
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	Private	102
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	Private	101
Accommodation and Food Services	Private	40
Accommodation	Private	35
Traveler Accommodation	Private	34
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	29
Personal and Laundry Services	Private	14
Death Care Services	Private	14
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	Private	15
Total, All Industries	Local	145
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	Local	27
Public Administration	Local	107
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	107
Total, All Industries	Tribal	11
Accommodation and Food Services	Tribal	11

Educational Requirements for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

Apply Horticultural Techniques
Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
Apply Plant Disease Control Techniques
Apply Plant Materials Principles
Apply Planting Or Transplanting Techniques
Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
Apply Teaching Techniques
Conduct Employment Interviews
Develop Maintenance Schedules
Develop Staffing Plan
Establish And Evaluate Employee Performance Standards
Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
Follow Safety Procedures
Hire And Dismiss Employees
Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
Interpret And Apply Knowledge Of Relevant Laws
Investigate And Resolve Customer Problems
Judge Soil Conditions
Maintain Consistent Quality
Maintain Quality Control
Manage Inventories And Supplies
Manage Personnel And Human Resources
Mow, Trim Or Edge Lawns
Operate Tractors
Plan And Schedule Property Maintenance
Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
Provide Customer Service
Provide Formal Training To Employees
Provide Orientation To New Employees
Prune Or Shape Shrubs And Other Ornamental Plants
Purchase Equipment And Supplies
Recognize Plant Disease
Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
Schedule And Dispatch Employees (Not Police, Fire, Ambulance)
Schedule Work Hours
Sell Services
Supervise Employees
Use Algebra
Use Geometry
Use Inventory Control Procedures
Write Project Or Bid Proposals

Schools and Training Providers for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Tongue Point Job Corps Center 37573 Old Highway 30 Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: (503) 325-2131 Programs of Training: Landscaping and Groundskeeping	Clackamas Community College 19600 South Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045 Phone: (503) 657-6958 Programs of Training: Landscaping and Groundskeeping	Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 888-2525 Programs of Training: Turf and Turfgrass Management
Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Landscaping and Groundskeeping

Career Pathway Roadmaps for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers

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Supervisors And Managers Of Housekeeping And Janitorial Workers	50%
Farm Labor Contractors	35%
Slot Key Persons	33%
Supervisors And Managers Of Personal Service Workers	32%
Gaming Supervisors	31%
Supervisors And Managers Of Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Workers	28%
Supervisors And Managers Of Transportation Helpers, Laborers, And Material Mover	25%
Supervisors And Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other	25%
Chefs And Head Cooks	25%
Supervisors And Managers Of Food Preparation And Serving Workers	24%

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