Landscape Technician Jobs in Iowa

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 Service Technician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 15 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,...

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Eddyville, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Eddyville, IA
  • 7 days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

Adventureland Park - General Maintenance Technician (Fulltime Hourly)

  • Altoona, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 10 days ago

Safely operate heavy equipment including forklifts, scissor lift, and more Operate Park motor vehicles on-and-off site Perform landscaping duties including mowing, line trimming, grounds cleanup, pruning...

Operations and Maintenance Technician

  • Garner, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Garner, IA
  • 11 days ago

Operations and Maintenance Technician Location(s) Garner, Iowa Company Koch Fertilizer Career Field Operations & Manufacturing Job Number 171015 Your Job Koch Fertilizer, LLC is now hiring a...

Maintenance Technician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 days ago

Regularly treat for weeds, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs as needed, and perform other lawn care services as...

Maintenance Technician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago

preventive and emergency maintenance, including snow removal Engages in ground maintenance activities such as parking lot maintenance, exterior building maintenance, snow removal, lawn mowing, trimming, fertilizing...

7-Month Park Technician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago

maintenance, custodial work....

Parks Landscape Crew Member - Temporary 2025 Term

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants; and flower beds. Trim vegetation. Maintain equipment, vehicles or systems to ensure proper functioning. Cultivate lawns, turf, or gardens....

Landscape Operator

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 23 days ago

Position Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping DOT Physical Required Heavy equipment experience required High school diploma or equivalent ///////////...

Landscape Specialist/Project Manager

  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 24 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform and oversee landscape project work including irrigation, hardscapes, softscapes, and turf establishment after building construction. * Work in collaboration...

Turf Technician

  • Onawa, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Onawa, IA
  • 24 days ago

Salary Not Available Turf Technician AgriVision Equipment Group Location: Onawa, IA - 51040 Positions available: 1 Job #: 262085 Source: AgriVision Equipment Group, LLC Posted: 12/30/2024 Web...

Exterior Services Irrigation Technician

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 24 days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 27 days ago

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

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

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 28 days ago

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

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 28 days ago

maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets) Perform mowing, weed-trimming...

Demographic Data for Iowa

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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 Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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