Landscape Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Landscape Technician - Full Time - Days

  • Easton, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Easton, MA
  • 3 hours ago

We are looking for hardworking LANDSCAPE TECHNICIANS to join our lawn maintenance team....

Irrigation Technician

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 22 hours ago

un Irrigation Technician (Marlborough) AJ Antico Irrigation 289 Elm Street, Suite 101 compensation: $20-$27/hour based on experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Irrigation...

Green Roof Installer

  • Newbury, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newbury, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Maintenance of green roofs includes weeding, adding new plants in bare areas, pruning, spreading weed preventative (organic) and fertilizer, watering and irrigation set up (timers/sprinklers) QUALIFICATIONS...

Landscape Crew Member for 2025 Season

  • Milford, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milford, MA
  • 23 hours ago

spreading mulch, soil, woodchips etc. proper pruning techniques lifting a minimum of 50 lbs....

Irrigation Technician

  • Belmont, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Belmont, MA
  • 1 day ago

Irrigation Technician Waverly Landscape Services is looking for an exceptional person for our Irrigation Technician position....

Landscape Tech

  • MA
  • 3 days ago
  • MA
  • 3 days ago

SHELBURNE FALLS Landscape Tech Duties include mowing, hedge trimming, mulching. Drivers license required. Please be highly self motivated and punctual. Pay based on experience starting at \$20 hr....

Fire Sprinkler Licensed Technician East

  • MA
  • 4 days ago
  • MA
  • 4 days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Irrigation Technician

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

with all aspects of irrigation....

Skilled Paver Installer

  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago

un Skilled Paver Installer (Springfield) Stephen A. Roberts Landscape Architecture & Construction 1160 Bay Street near Roosevelt Ave compensation: Lets talk employment type: job title: Landscape...

Hiring Immediately - Irrigation Technicians level I, II, III & Senior

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago

for a highly motivated irrigation technician to join our team....

Irrigation Technicians level I, II, III & Senior

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 5 days ago

irrigation technician to join our team....

Landscape Tech

  • Walpole, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Walpole, MA
  • 6 days ago

Description The landscape maintenance technician role within Real Estate Operations has the responsibility for routine landscape maintenance, light building maintenance/carpentry repairs, and light...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Leicester, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Leicester, MA
  • 6 days ago

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

Cultivation Technician

  • Lowell, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 6 days ago

Full Time Pay : $18 Major Areas of Responsibility include: Clone, transplant, water, fertilize, prune, trellis, defoliate, inspect for pathogens, identify toxicities and deficiencies, top, bud, and...

Landscape Tech

  • Westwood, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Westwood, MA
  • 7 days ago

Description The landscape maintenance technician role within Real Estate Operations has the responsibility for routine landscape maintenance, light building maintenance/carpentry repairs, and light...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

Moving to Massachusetts? Find some basic demographic data about Massachusetts below.


Local
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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 Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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