Grounds Managers

Employers

There are approximately 126,020 grounds managers working in the United States. Grounds managers are employed by golf courses, lawn-service companies, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens, public parks, as well as colleges and universities, theme parks, and many types of corporations and institutions. Many people in this field start their own businesses.

Starting Out

Summer or part-time jobs in grounds management companies often lead to full-time employment with the same employer. Those who enroll in a college or other training programs for grounds management can receive help in finding work from the school's career services office. In addition, directly applying to botanical gardens, nurseries, or golf courses is common practice. Jobs may also be listed directly on companies' Web sites and professional associations' Web sites. Entry-level grounds management professionals often receive on-the-job training.