Landscape Technician Jobs in Illinois

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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Airport Service Technician

  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 1 day ago

Performs general landscaping work including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, and planting to maintain Airport grounds....

Restoration Technician, Kankakee Sands Illinois (56150)

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 1 day ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Kankakee Sands Restoration Technician will perform as part of ourburn crew to implement prescribed fire;...

Hardscape Installer

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago

Looking for hardscape installer who can assist in paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and other hardscape project. Job description includes: - excavating using Dingos and skid steers -...

Special Events Technician I

  • Sparta, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Sparta, IL
  • 4 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Prefers ability to follow oral and written instructions; Prefers ability to operate simple equipment such as UTV, zero turn lawn mower and weed eater, other lawn maintenance...

Assistant Irrigation Technician

  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 4 days ago

We are a small irrigation service and installation company looking to expand our workforce. We are seeking hard working individuals to train to become licensed irrigation technicians....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Morris, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Morris, IL
  • 5 days ago

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

Landscape Construction Laborer

  • Lemont, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lemont, IL
  • 7 days ago

JOB SUMMARY : Our Landscape Construction Laborers work in crews to provide superior lawn care to our clients. Responsible for operating safely and delivering quality service....

Resort Maintenance Technician - 2110392828-3415

  • Millbrook, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Millbrook, IL
  • 7 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...

Plant Health Care Technician Downers Grove, IL

  • Lombard, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lombard, IL
  • 8 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...

Maintenance Tech II Grounds - Trails & Streams Crew

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 12 days ago

Trails & Streams Crew: Grading, clearing, trimming/rough mowing, herbicide application, mulch installation, and resurfacing with aggregates....

Site Technician II (Ump)

  • Wilmington, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, IL
  • 12 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 46117 Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2025 Agency: Department of Natural Resources Class Title: SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132 (Upward Mobility Program) Skill Option: UMP Certificate...

Maintenance Tech

  • Springfield, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 12 days ago

Job Type Part-time Description TM Associates is a family owned business united by its mission and defined by its values. We take our work personally, knowing the resident experiences were...

Tire Service Technician - Oak Lawn

  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 12 days ago

Tire Technician Part-Time Oak Lawn Discount Tire 6635 W 95TH ST OAK LAWN, IL, 60453-2160 Overview The Tire Technician is the backbone of our success and is the first step in your journey with...

Plant Health Care Technician West Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 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...

Maintenance Tech II Grounds - Trails & Streams Crew

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

Trails & Streams Crew: Grading, clearing, trimming/rough mowing, herbicide application, mulch installation, and resurfacing with aggregates....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Illinois 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
15.1%
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 Illinois
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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