Landscape Technician Jobs in Wellington, 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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Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Technician Early Career Development Prog Eglin AFB

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 21 hours ago

., fences, picnic tables, signs, kiosks, fire rings, gates), and mowing/hedging/weed eating as part of regular grounds maintenance + Technicians will also have the chance to assist with special-opportunity...

RamCorps Landscape and Livestock Technician

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Examples are performing trail maintenance, pruning trees and shrubs, removing invasive plants, feeding livestock, watering recently planted trees, shrubs and fruiting perennials, etc....

Parks Streetscapes Horticultural Worker

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Perform general median maintenance including, but not limited to, weed and trash removal, pruning, deadheading, mulching, planting (shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers), and performing soil amendments...

Forestry Maintenance Technician - Seasonal

  • Windsor, CO (23 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Windsor, CO (23 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 19 days ago

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive: Repairs irrigation systems, inspects for leaks, and assures...

Experienced Plant Health Care Technician South Ft. Collins Ft. Collins, CO

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days 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...

Parks Maintenance Technician

  • Windsor, CO (23 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Windsor, CO (23 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

Assists with a variety of tasks involved in noxious weed control, which may include operating mowing and weed-eating equipment. Cleans equipment and Parks shops and yard areas as necessary....

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days 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...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Wellington, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wellington, CO
  • 45+ days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator ...

  • Timnath, CO (21 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Timnath, CO (21 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Parks Horticultural Worker

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 60+ days ago

-Perform rototilling, soil amending, fertilizing, mulching, watering, pruning, deadheading, weed control, planting of shrubs, perennials and annual flowers....

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO (16 miles from Wellington, CO)
  • 90+ days ago

Who We Are: Integrity Fire Safety Services, a recognized leader in Colorados fire and life safety industry, is growing and is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our successful team in...

Demographic Data for Wellington, 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
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Wellington, CO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Wellington, CO 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 Wellington, 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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