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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(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Streamwood, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Streamwood, IL
  • 8 hours ago

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

Grounds Technician-Experience Required!

  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Certifications: N/A Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful....

Maintenance Technician

  • Lombard, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lombard, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Research Technician -Mycorrhizal Applications

  • Libertyville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 1 day ago

Description of Job: Assist and support Rhizosphere Research scientists in conducting experiments designed to support the development of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) based products,...

Maintenance Technician

  • Manteno, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Manteno, IL
  • 1 day ago

Regularly treat for weeds, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, trim shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary....

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 -...

Marseilles: Fertilizer Elevator Technician

  • Marseilles, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Marseilles, IL
  • 3 days ago

Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a growing fertilizer company based out of Marseilles, IL, in search of a grain elevator technician to join the growing team! The ideal candidate...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 3 days ago

Performs landscaping tasks (for example, cutting grass, weed management, and raking leaves). Applies planting and pruning techniques as needed....

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...

Breeder Technician

  • Elburn, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Elburn, IL
  • 5 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description To help color the world and bring excitement in the world of flowers and vegetable, this position supports PanAmerican breeding and research efforts to bring new...

Seasonal Restoration Technician

  • Marengo, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Marengo, IL
  • 5 days ago

Seasonal Restoration Technician Bluestem Ecological Services Marengo, Illinois Job TypeTemporary Salary$15 - $17 per hour Seasonal Restoration Technician Are you looking for an opportunity in the...

Seasonal Ecological Restoration Technician

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 6 days ago

application utilizing backpack sprayer Mowing grass/brush Cutting and piling brush Installing plants and seed Erosion control activities Utilization of hand tools, small gas-powered machinery (chainsaws, weed...

Maintenance Technician

  • East Peoria, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL
  • 6 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...

Landscape Technician

  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 6 days ago

Spring-Green Lawn Care Landscape Technician in Rockford , Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see: J Jordan, Inc. dba: Spring-Green Lawn Care is looking to fill 5 Landscape...

Maintenance Tech II Grounds - Roads Crew

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Tree and shrub planting, mulching, irrigation, and maintenance. Preserve signage, fence repair, road and trail maintenance, and de-littering/ garbage removal....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
Addressing current and future challenges for socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities and communities The program Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes comprises two...

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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
15.0%
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 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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