Landscape Technician Jobs in Tampa, FL

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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Senior Sprinkler Installer

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Maintenance Technician

  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

Spray Tech Assistant Full Time Day - Tampa

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

wind conditions for safe application Maintain equipment and follow all safety and compliance guidelines Assist with recording product use, application areas, and dates Report field conditions and any weed...

Irrigation Technician

  • Tampa, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 3 days ago

Details: Looking for experienced Irrigation Technicians ASAP Immediate start Plenty of Hours *Must have Valid Drivers License Top Pay ($20+ per hour) HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, PTO, 401K LINK TO APPLY:...

Small Engine Mechanic Technician (Full Time) - Plant City, FL

  • Plant City, FL (20 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plant City, FL (20 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 3 days ago

442062BR** **Auto req ID:** 442062BR **Company:** John Deere **Job Code:** Agriculture Agriculture **Job Description:** **_ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS_** - Our organization works...

Sports Turf/Horticulture Technician

  • Odessa, FL (15 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Odessa, FL (15 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Knowledge in turf grass, irrigation and soil composition. Ability to maintain operating records and prepares reports. Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment....

Irrigation Technician

  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago

, managing various irrigation equipment, excavating for maintenance, and executing start-up and winterization procedures....

Lawn Spray Tech

  • Pinellas Park, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pinellas Park, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Must have clean driving record and valid drivers license. No smoking or Vaping and no drugs and be able to lift 50lbs. Experienced only. Salary may be adjusted according to experience.Starting...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago

_Company Overview:_** At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference - for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you're a part of Everon,...

Lawn Maintenance Technician/Tecnico de Mantenimiento de Cesped

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Were seeking a skilled lawn-care pro to start immediately....

Horticulture Technician (Full-Time)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 10 days ago

This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance....

Spray Technician

  • Ruskin, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ruskin, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Join our team and work alongside Florida's best landscape and irrigation professionals. We offer the perfect place to work, learn, and grow....

Spray Technician

  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 15 days ago

This is skilled entry-level technical work involving chemical and other eradication methods for surveillance and abatement of weed/aquatic weed/invasive plant and pest control....

Lawn/Plant Spray Technician

  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications What We're Seeking: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge Ability to complete the Davey landscape...

Horticulture Technician (Part-Time)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 20 days ago

This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance....

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, FL
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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