Landscape Technician Jobs in California

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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(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Ex...

  • Tracy, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 8 hours ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Downey, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Downey, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce and is currently seeking Landscape Technicians to join our local retail stores....

Senior Maintenance Technician

  • Duarte, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Duarte, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Plumbing, basic landscape maintenance, basic carpentry, and building repair. Applicable electrical codes, precautions, and procedures....

Date de publication : 10/03/2025 Reference : USA11096 SR. PROCESS TECHNICIAN INJECTION MOLDING $30-$45 - LIFE SCIENCES, GARDEN GROVE, CA Etats-Unis, California, GARDEN GROVE Permanent / Regular...

Landscape Maintenance Chemical Spray Technician

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 1 day ago

Bemus Landscape, INC. is looking for a full-time Landscape Maintenance Chemical Spray Technician to join our team in a great work environment!...

QAL Pesticide spray tech wanted

  • La Puente, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • La Puente, CA
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience in pest control Valid QAL license (Qualified Applicator License) Landscape/ Commercial Valid drivers license with a clean driving record Job Duties:...

Pest Service Technician

  • Copperopolis, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Copperopolis, CA
  • 1 day 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...

Cultivation Technician

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Because we are small, our team touches each plant constantly pruning, supporting the canopy and ensuring nurture at every level....

Landscape Technician

  • Martinez, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 1 day ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce across local retail stores and is actively recruiting Landscape Technicians....

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Tracy, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 1 day ago

environment Proficiency in utilizing technology (phones, tablets, laptops) for work order management and record-keeping Willingness and ability to perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, weed...

Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 2 days ago

Water, mow, weed, trim, edge, renovate, aerate and fertilize lawns; weed, prune, mulches, feed, fertilize and irrigate shrubs, trees and flower beds; mix and apply fertilizer and may apply pesticides...

Experienced Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • 2 days ago

Manual labor including moving bark, rock, soil and digging, spreading of material, planting, basic irrigation knowledge, trimming, edging, fertilizing, blow and clean-up....

Landscape Technician

  • Valley Center, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Valley Center, CA
  • 3 days ago

This Landscape Technician Position Features: 1. Assist in the completion of all landscape maintenance operations consistent with policies of the General Services. 2....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Ontario, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 4 days ago

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

Interior Plant / Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Culver City, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 4 days ago

This is not your typical landscape maintenance position! We are seeking an individual with passion and experience in the high-end residential plant business....

Demographic Data for California

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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...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in California

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 in California 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 California
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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