Grounds Managers

Grounds managers spend part of their time outside and a portion of their workday in an office. Most of the outdoor work is done during daylight hours, but work takes place all year round in all types of weather conditions. Most people in the field work 37 to 40 hours a week, but overtime is especially likely during the summer months when grounds managers take advantage of the longer days and warmer weather. Workweeks may be shorter during the winter. Weekend work is highly likely. Grounds managers should be willing to work overtime to ensure project deadlines are met and business records are maintained accurately.

Some of the work may be physically demanding, requiring that managers oversee work being done outdoors in varying weather conditions. There is some risk of injury when working near or using planting and pruning machinery and some risk of illness from exposure to pesticides, but proper precautions should limit any job-related hazards.