Landscape Technician Jobs in Cockeysville, MD

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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NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN II (Land Management Technician) - #25-003093-0002

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Introduction This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies...

Experienced Sprinkler Installer

  • Linthicum, MD (19 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Linthicum, MD (19 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

Irrigation Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Position Title: Irrigation Technician Location: Baltimore, MD, United States Job Category: Landscape Maintenance State: Maryland City: Baltimore Description Irrigation Technician Ruppert Landscape is...

Plant Tree Shrub health Care Technician

  • Glen Burnie, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 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...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • New Freedom, PA (19 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Freedom, PA (19 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 9 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...

Assistant Field Technician

  • Owings Mills, MD (8 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (8 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Maintains and programs irrigation systems. Schedule off-season work on athletic fields to make the playing seasons more successful....

Maintenance Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 13 days ago

This is a hands-on role requiring basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with a focus on irrigation systems, greenhouse maintenance, and the installation and repair of production...

Maintenance Service Technician - Ellicott Gardens II

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 16 days ago

We welcome applications from professionals in the hospitality, retail, restaurant, and construction industries. Humphrey Management is a Columbia, Maryland based residential property management...

SEASONAL NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN III (Ecology/Botany Field Surveys) - #25-002293-0010

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 17 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 17 days ago

Introduction Seasonal Contractual One vacancy Full Time May 7 - Aug. 19, 2025, start date negotiable GRADE 9998 LOCATION OF POSITION 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis Main Purpose of Job The Department of...

Maintenance Technician Helper

  • Middle River, MD (17 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Middle River, MD (17 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 26 days ago

Maintenance Technician Helper job responsibilities include: Assisting with the maintenance of client grounds, including mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns, as well as weeding and mulching landscape...

Sprinkler Fitter Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 26 days ago

Overview Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining...

Sprinkler Fitter / Mechanical Install Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Install Technician/Pipe Fitter - Sprinkler Systems Are you a motivated, experienced technician seeking an opportunity to use your technical expertise and skills? Do you want to work with a...

Construction Technician

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

., carrying materials, digging, compacting, shoveling, raking, seeding, mulching, laying sod, placing rocks and bricks, etc.) 2....

Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

  • Cockeysville, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cockeysville, MD
  • 30+ 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...

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD (22 miles from Cockeysville, MD)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Cockeysville, MD

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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 Cockeysville, MD

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Cockeysville, MD 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 Cockeysville, MD
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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