SOC 37-1012
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ53/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ124,130
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$56K
$39K โ $83K
Projected Growth
๐+2.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค70/100
High exposure
๐ก First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers face a risk score of 53/100 โ 9 points above the national average of 44. With 70/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $56K ($10K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 53/100, First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 124,130 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on troubleshooting of building systems and responding to unpredictable facility emergencies to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Remote monitoring reducing on-site maintenance staff
AI-driven building management and energy optimization
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on troubleshooting of building systems
Responding to unpredictable facility emergencies
Physical work in diverse and unstructured environments
Tenant and occupant relationship management
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions of plants and soil.
Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
Direct activities of workers who perform duties, such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
๐ป Technology Skills
Web page creation and editing software
Inventory management software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 61% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 55% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 29 | $64K | 53% |