Landscape Technician Jobs

A Landscape Technician is a professional who specializes in creating and maintaining aesthetically pleasing and sustainable outdoor spaces. Their roles are diverse, ranging from installing and maintaining lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and other plant life to designing and maintaining hardscape elements like patios, walkways, and water features. These professionals are also responsible for tasks like irrigation system setup and maintenance, pest and weed control, and soil preparation and fertilization. They work closely with landscape designers or landscape architects, and their work often involves using a variety of tools and heavy machinery.

To be successful in this role, a Landscape Technician should have a strong understanding of horticulture and knowledge in areas like irrigation and pesticide use. Essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, and proficiency in using a variety of landscaping tools and equipment. Many employers prefer candidates with a certification in landscaping or a related field, such as the Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or Certified Arborist. Prior to becoming a Landscape Technician, a person might have roles like Landscape Laborer, Garden Center Associate, or Groundskeeper, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the landscaping industry.

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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • New Castle, DE
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 3 hours ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

Experienced Sprinkler Installer

  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 1 day ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

andscape and Irrigation company looking for Landscape laborers this is not a maintenance job its installing commercial trees and plants and digging. Also looking for Irrigation labores....

Irrigation Technician-Starting @ $25 for Qualified Techs

  • Yalaha, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Yalaha, FL
  • 3 days ago

The Irrigation Technician will oversee various irrigation and landscaping maintenance contracts on high-profile commercial properties. What would my responsibilities be?...

Lawn Care Technician

  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Charlotte, FL
  • 5 days ago

Lawn Care Technician Hughes Exterminators is looking to hire a full-time Lawn Care Technician to provide uncompromised service to Lawn and Ornamental customers by evaluating and diagnosing lawn and...

Live Oak Landscape Contractors

Irrigation Manager

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 5 days ago

A Valid NJ Irrigation Contractors License is not a requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of CAD software for irrigation system design....

Irrigation Technician

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 10 days ago

The Irrigation Technician will oversee various irrigation and landscaping maintenance contracts on high-profile commercial properties. What would my responsibilities be?...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Schertz, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Schertz, TX
  • 11 days ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct routine...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 12 days ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people you...

SunEnergy1

Landscape Technician

SUMMARY The primary function of this position is to assist in the Landscape maintenance of a utility grade farm....

Sprinkler Service Technician V

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 15 days ago

What you will do Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems...

Experienced Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 18 days ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

Senior Field Service Technician

  • Burns, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Burns, TN
  • 19 days ago

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA 3,4 or NICET or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team. The Electrical Field Test Technician is...

Spray Tech 1- Starting $21-22

  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • 30+ days ago

One year of experience in fertilization and chemicals Must have reliable transportation to the Branch or first job site Safe driving record and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Irving, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper...

Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
Sustainable & Inclusive Landscapes
Enhance your transformative thinking and action to build sustainable integrated climate-smart landscapes and contribute to our worlds SDGs. Were facing a number of complex and interrelated...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
Addressing current and future challenges for socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities and communities The program Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes comprises two...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians 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 Technicians
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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