Landscape Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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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Landscape Construction Laborer

  • Columbia, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, CT
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring for the upcoming season Looking for someone full time, Monday-friday 40hrs a week ideally (Would be open to part time). Must have drivers license and be able to get to Columbia,...

Resort Maintenance Technician

  • Groton, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Groton, CT
  • 3 days ago

whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn...

Building Services Technician

  • Stratford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stratford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Mercury Electric, LLC Building Services Technician in Stratford , Connecticut Building Services Technician. Clean and maintain building, furniture, equip and grounds incl. monitoring bldg....

Resort Maintenance Technician

  • Stonington, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stonington, CT
  • 4 days ago

whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 5 days ago

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

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

  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 6 days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Naugatuck, CT
  • 7 days ago

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

Great River Golf Club - Greens & Grounds Technician

  • Orange, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 20 days ago

Engage in landscaping tasks such as planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, and filling divots to enhance the course's natural beauty....

Lawn and Landscape Technician

  • Hamden, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 20 days ago

Compensation $23 - $30 (Based on experience) Job Duties What You'll Do: Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! Perform lawn care treatment applications, fertilizer, etc....

Liquid Environmental Solutions seeks CLASS A CDL Drivers to join our team in Connecticut Opportunity with our Legacy Connecticut Satellite Team - Liquid Environmental Solutions Off-Load site is 53...

Arborist Spray Technician

  • Putnam, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Putnam, CT
  • 29 days ago

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation...

Spray Technician

  • Hartford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 30+ 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...

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems

  • Plainville, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plainville, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition Number: 192748 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and...

Field Service Technician

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 60+ days ago

SUMMARY Reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, the incumbent works towards achieving customer excellence by travelling to customer locations to address any field repairs (Turf Fields), issues...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • CT
  • 60+ days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

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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...
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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