Landscape Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Precision Irrigation Team

Irrigation Technician

Familiarity with landscape maintenance practices including lawn care and gardening techniques. Ability to dig trenches and build irrigation systems as required by project specifications....

Horticulture Technician (Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance....

Irrigation Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Our team is seeking a skilled Irrigation Technician to contribute to the evaluation, maintenance, and enhancement of in-ground irrigation systems, irrigation controllers, landscape drainage, and low...

Resort Maintenance Technician

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 11 days ago

whips, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services...

Pest Service Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago

We maintain excellence in everything we do, from our first point of contact with our customers, through their customized pest control and lawn care treatments, and then into a watchful continuing care...

Irrigation Technician

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Ability to use mowers, backhoes, trenchers, push mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, hands saws, small tools, waters hoses, and weed eaters Ability to drive landscaping vehicles Ability to wire...

Landscape Construction Laborer (San Diego County) DVL

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

You'd be responsible for: Utilize hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties Lay sod, plant, water, fertilize, dig, rake, and install sprinklers...

Experienced Irrigation Technician (SD Central)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

We're looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

Irrigation Technician (PWY)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Were looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

Small Engine Repair Technician - Continuous

  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Maintains records and files regarding the maintenance and repair of landscape maintenance tools and equipment....

PHC Technician San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or tree physiology Ability...

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
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 in San Diego, CA
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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