Landscape Technician Jobs in Kentucky

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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Conservatory Horticulture Technician Full Time

  • Petersburg, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Petersburg, KY
  • 17 hours ago

Able to stay calm and work well under pressure, determine priorities and produce results. 1+ years of experience in horticulture, gardening, landscape maintenance, nursery or greenhouse plant production...

Lawn Care Technician For Mowing Crew

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

un Lawn Care Technician For Mowing Crew (Fern Creek) compensation: 18.00/hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Lawn Care Technician HIRING IMMEDIATELY!...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 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,...

Lawn Care Technician For Mowing Crew

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Now hiring experienced lawn care technicians who have worked on a mowing crew for a minimum of one year. WEEKLY CASH PAY. 40+ Hours a Week. Text Matt ......

Lawn Care Technician

  • Louisa, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Louisa, KY
  • 7 days ago

Work with the Lawn Care team to maintain clients lawns Caring for the grass, trees, plants, and hedges by mowing, pruning, or trimming them, as needed....

Irrigation Technician (Louisville) Driver's License required

  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

We're looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here? Previous Irrigation Technician experience is required as well as a Driver's license....

Park Maintenance Tech

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 26 days ago

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Mowing (zero-turn, walk-behind, push mower) Trimming (weed-eater) Trash Pick-up Turf Maintenance Ball Field Prep & Maintenance Pressure Washing Painting...

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 29 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...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Technician is to successfully lay out, fabricate, assemble, install fires sprinkler systems, as well as maintain piping systems, fixtures,...

Maintenance Technician

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days 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...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Fort Thomas, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Thomas, KY
  • 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...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

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

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

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Middletown, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Middletown, KY
  • 60+ days ago

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

Field Service Technician I - Hazard/London, KY

  • London, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • London, KY
  • 60+ 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 Kentucky

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Kentucky

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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