Landscape Technician Jobs in East Peoria, IL

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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Temporary PT Horticulture Technician

  • East Peoria, IL (1 mile from East Peoria, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • East Peoria, IL (1 mile from East Peoria, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

One year or more of experience and knowledge with landscaping maintenance practices such as: irrigation, pest management, and pruning....

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 4 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...

Maintenance Technician

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 7 days ago

Hotel: East Peoria Embassy Suites 100 Conference Center Dr. E. Peoria, IL 61611 Maintenance Technician Full time Starting Compensation $18.00 Expected Job Closing Date: 2025-03-13 Compensation is...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 23 days ago

Sprinkler Service Technician East Peoria, IL 6+ Month Contract Pay: 45.22/hr W 2 NON-NEGOTIABLE - Candidate must be Nicet III certified or candidate must have completed the sprinkler...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 28 days ago

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

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 28 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) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 30+ 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...

Landscape Technician (Part-Time)

  • Peoria, IL (3 miles from East Peoria, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Peoria, IL (3 miles from East Peoria, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Technician is responsible for: Performing horticultural work in the Park District including pruning, trimming, spraying, watering, cultivating and generally caring for trees, shrubs, turfgrass, and...

Grounds Technician

  • Peoria, IL (3 miles from East Peoria, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Peoria, IL (3 miles from East Peoria, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

the apartment community Upkeep on parking lots, grounds surrounding the buildings, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms, if applicable Collecting and removing trash as needed Weeding...

Field Service Technician - Peoria, IL

  • Peoria, IL (3 miles from East Peoria, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Peoria, IL (3 miles from East Peoria, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

About NCR VOYIX NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail, restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in...

Demographic Data for East Peoria, IL

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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 East Peoria, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in East Peoria, IL 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 East Peoria, IL
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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