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NOC 2006 Version 1.0

8255 – Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Contractors and Managers

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service departments and establishments.

Profile

Index of titles Example job titles

  • Grounds maintenance contractor
  • Grounds maintenance manager
  • Interior plantscaping contractor
  • Landscape design contractor
  • Landscape maintenance contractor
  • Landscape service contractor
  • Landscaping contractor
  • Landscaping manager
  • Lawn care manager
  • Lawn care service manager
  • Lawn maintenance contractor
  • Manager, landscaping
  • Manager, lawn care service
  • Manager, tree service
  • Plantscape maintenance contractor
  • Plantscape manager
  • Tree removal contractor
  • Tree service contractor
  • Tree service manager
  • Grounds maintenance contractor
  • Grounds maintenance manager
  • Interior plantscaping contractor
  • Landscape service contractor
  • Landscaping contractor
  • Landscaping manager
  • Lawn care manager
  • Lawn maintenance contractor
  • Tree service contractor

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers perform some or all of the following duties:
    • Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of landscaping, interior plantscaping, lawn care and tree service establishments
    • Tender bids on contracts for landscaping and grounds maintenance work
    • Plan and estimate the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts
    • Organize and direct the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges and the construction and installation of fences, decks, patios, walkways and retaining walls
    • Hire and supervise staff
    • Maintain financial and personnel records.

Employment requirements

  • A college diploma or specialized courses in landscaping and horticulture are usually required.
  • Experience as a landscape or horticulture supervisor or as a landscape or horticulture technician is required.

Additional information

    Exclusions

    • Landscape Architects (2152)
    • Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers (7219)
    • Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists (2225)
    • Nursery and Greenhouse Operators and Managers (8254)
    • Supervisors, Landscape and Horticulture (8256)

    Breakdown summary

    Broad occupational category
    8 – Occupations Unique to Primary Industry
    Skill level
    B – Occupations usually require college education or apprenticeship training.
    Major group
    82 – Skilled Occupations in Primary Industry
    Minor group
    825 – Contractors, Operators and Supervisors in Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture
    Version
    NOC 2006 Version 1.0