Landscape Technician Jobs in San Jose, 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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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician to provide retrofit and repair services of all forms of fire sprinkler systems and...

Pest Service Technician

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 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...

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Requisition Number: 194722 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing...

Irrigation Technician (Emerald Landscape)

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician - Avenida Espana Gardens

  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 17 days ago

Overview COMPANY SUMMARY: The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality...

Fire Sprinkler Technician Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment. The Department of...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Fire Sprinkler Technician Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States NewHealth and Safety6 hours ago Post Date106025 Requisition # This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and...

Irrigation Technician

  • San Jose, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 20 days ago

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

Spray Technician Must have Experience

  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 days ago

Position at Commercial Tree Care At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where...

Field Service Technician - CT

  • San Jose, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 26 days ago

Our team at Bloom Energy embraces the unprecedented opportunity to change the way companies utilize energy. Our technology empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their...

Field Service Technician

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional...

Grounds Maintenance Irrigation Technician - Facilities/Grounds REPOST (QSS #9064 & 9065)

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Candidate will assist with planning, designing, and determining layout for irrigation systems by reviewing and creating blueprints and other irrigation plans....

Plant Healthcare Technician

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

and special projects as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Experience required (unless otherwise noted): General knowledge of pesticide, herbicide and fertilization...

Spray Technician: Direct Report to Tracy, CA

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position at BrightView Landscape Services At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class...

Spray Technician Must have Experience

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be...

Demographic Data for San Jose, CA

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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...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
Our landscapes are urbanizing, which has a serious impact on food and nutrition. Learn to look beyond the sectoral and administrative boundaries of your work and see how the rural and the urban...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in San Jose, CA 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 in San Jose, 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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