Landscape Installer Jobs in Lake Bluff, IL

A Landscape Installer is a professional in the landscaping industry responsible for executing landscape designs. Their duties involve planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, installing irrigation systems, and laying sod and mulch. They may also build hardscape elements such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls. To ensure the longevity and health of the installed landscapes, these professionals also perform maintenance tasks such as pruning, fertilizing, and watering, following specific procedures and schedules.

Important skills for a Landscape Installer include physical stamina, attention to detail, and knowledge of horticulture. They must also possess good communication skills to interact with clients and team members. Some Landscape Installers may hold certifications such as the Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH), demonstrating their expertise in the field. Prior to becoming a Landscape Installer, individuals may have roles such as a Landscape Laborer, Gardener, or Grounds Maintenance Worker, where they can gain relevant hands-on experience and knowledge.

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Landscape Specialist

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities Maintain Ulines beautiful grounds, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, watering, pest and disease control as well as trash and debris removal....

Plant Health Care Technician Long Grove, IL

  • Long Grove, IL (10 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Grove, IL (10 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Kenosha, WI (23 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (23 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Woodworth, WI (19 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodworth, WI (19 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping 18 years of age or older. Valid, state-issued driver's license....

Maintenance Technician

  • Barrington, IL (17 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Barrington, IL (17 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Performs other maintenance duties including replacing light bulbs, snow removal, plowing, shoveling of sidewalks landscaping, fall and spring cleanup, weeding, mulching, lawn mowing, window washing,...

Grounds Technician-Experience Required! (Vernon Hills High School)

  • Vernon Hills, IL (6 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (6 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Certifications: N/A Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful....

Landscape Technician/Crew Leader

  • Twin Lakes, WI (24 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Twin Lakes, WI (24 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We are currently looking for construction field staff to fill out our teams this year. Work outdoors with other great people who like to make drawings reality with their own hands!!! Ideal...

Grounds Technician-Experience Required!

  • Vernon Hills, IL (6 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (6 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Certifications: N/A Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful....

Research Technician -Mycorrhizal Applications

  • Libertyville, IL (4 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (4 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Description of Job: Assist and support Rhizosphere Research scientists in conducting experiments designed to support the development of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) based products,...

Hardscape Installer

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (9 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (9 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Looking for hardscape installer who can assist in paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and other hardscape project. Job description includes: - excavating using Dingos and skid steers -...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Performs landscaping tasks (for example, cutting grass, weed management, and raking leaves). Applies planting and pruning techniques as needed....

Seasonal Ecological Restoration Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 11 days ago

application utilizing backpack sprayer Mowing grass/brush Cutting and piling brush Installing plants and seed Erosion control activities Utilization of hand tools, small gas-powered machinery (chainsaws, weed...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Performs landscaping tasks (for example, cutting grass, weed management, and raking leaves). Applies planting and pruning techniques as needed....

Maintenance Technician

  • Hoffman Est, IL (17 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL (17 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program....

Summer Research Technician

  • Salem, WI (24 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Salem, WI (24 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Lawn care and other maintenance tasks....

Demographic Data for Lake Bluff, IL

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Salary for Landscape Installer Jobs in Lake Bluff, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Installers in Lake Bluff, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.4%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Installers in Lake Bluff, IL
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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