Landscape Technician Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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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Field Service Technician

  • Eldorado Springs, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Eldorado Springs, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 21 hours ago

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA 2,3, IV or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team. The Electrical Field Test Technician is...

Plant Health Care Technician South Denver Englewood, CO

  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 hours 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...

Open Spaces Maintenance Technician - Temporary

  • Littleton, CO (2 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO (2 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 4 hours ago

Operate and maintain landscaping and maintenance equipment including County vehicles, power washers, blowers, weed eaters and other power tools....

Irrigation - Sprinkler Technician / Trainee

  • Wheat Ridge, CO (11 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wheat Ridge, CO (11 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 hours ago

You will use hand tools or equipment to dig trenches for irrigation lines for new or renovation irrigation jobs....

Sprinkler Service Technician V

  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 hours ago

Security Service Technician V Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of...

Seasonal Parks Technician

  • Highlands Ranch, CO (8 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO (8 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 14 hours ago

Turf maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, aeration, fertilization, and weed management. Performs routine maintenance and operation of equipment....

Seasonal Stormwater Maintenance Technician (SEA)

  • Parker, CO (17 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Parker, CO (17 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 hours ago

Performs routine maintenance tasks for drainage facilities including mowing and trimming vegetation, tree pruning, and weed management....

Open Spaces Maintenance Technician - Temporary

  • Aurora, CO (18 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Aurora, CO (18 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 hours ago

Operate and maintain landscaping and maintenance equipment including County vehicles, power washers, blowers, weed eaters and other power tools....

Irrigation Technician

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 23 hours ago

Irrigation Technician Irrigation Technician locations CO, Denver - Lifescape time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R275 Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor...

Licensed Sprinkler Installer Technician

  • Castle Rock, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Castle Rock, CO (24 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago

As an experienced CO State licensed sprinkler installer technician with PeopleReady Skilled Trades, you?ll support commercial, and/or industrial projects (schools, hospitals, multi-family, hotels,...

Maintenance Technician I-Ezlyn Westminster

  • Westminster, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago

is responsible for upkeep of landscape and general exterior image of the property; this includes removing trash and litter, sweeping and pressure washing sidewalks and pathways, basic gardening and weeding...

Maintenance Technician I-Contour 39

  • Lone Tree, CO (9 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lone Tree, CO (9 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago

is responsible for upkeep of landscape and general exterior image of the property; this includes removing trash and litter, sweeping and pressure washing sidewalks and pathways, basic gardening and weeding...

Resource Technician Seasonal

  • Littleton, CO (2 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (2 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

area restoration, and landscape maintenance....

Operations Technician I Or II

  • Centennial, CO (15 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (15 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Knowledge of the basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of parks, playground, and landscape maintenance....

Lawn Care Technician

  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

At Senske Services, we create lawns that make the neighbors green with envy! Join our winning team, where the grass is always greener thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Application...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, CO

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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 Lakewood, CO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Lakewood, CO 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 Lakewood, CO
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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