Landscape Technician Jobs in Detroit, MI

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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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 9 hours ago

Receive se rvice calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems....

Landscaping Crew Member

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

Do you want to make $30 - $35 per hour (including tips and gas compensation) paid directly to you at the end of each day? Do you want to work alongside your friends? Do you want to get exercise...

Skilled Landscaper/Hardscaper Needed

  • Ferndale, MI (8 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ferndale, MI (8 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

. - Landscaping: Grade and level yards, install sod, plant trees/shrubs, mulch, and perform general lawn care. - Drainage Work: Install French drains, correct water pooling issues, and optimize drainage...

CLS Golf Course Technician Fieldstone Golf Course Auburn Hills, MI

  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (23 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Technicians....

Irrigation Technician

  • Madison Heights, MI (11 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (11 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Paid weekly. $24.00+ for Irrigation Technicians, and $18.00+ for Irrigation Helper. The pay is based on experience. Honesty, integrity, and professionalism is a MUST....

Landscape Crew Member

  • Oak Park, MI (10 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Park, MI (10 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Brilar LLC Landscape Crew Member in Oak Park , Michigan Crew Members are the frontline in delivering an exceptional client experience through: Safely and efficiently operating lawn maintenance,...

Vegetation Control Spray Technician (Canton) Requires a MDARD State Licenses - April 1st Start anticipated

  • Canton, MI (21 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Canton, MI (21 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 8 days ago

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your...

Nursery Technician

  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities include: Transplanting rooted clones into coco Topping and pruning vegetative plants Taking cuttings from Mother plants and sticking cuttings into rockwool Pruning Mother plants according...

Splash Park Technician

  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 13 days ago

Operate and maintain the irrigation system. Perform all duties of an Operator-Maintenance III-labor position during the time the Splash Park is not in operation....

Grounds Technician

  • Clinton Township, MI (16 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI (16 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 15 days ago

the apartment community Upkeep on parking lots, grounds surrounding the buildings, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms, if applicable Collecting and removing trash as needed Weeding...

Landscape Operator

  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 15 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 About Walmart...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 19 days ago

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

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

  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Warren, MI (12 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 20 days ago

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

Irrigation Technician/Assistant

  • Wyandotte, MI (10 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wyandotte, MI (10 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Irrigation Technician/Assistant in Wyandotte , Michigan Grosse Ile Lawn Sprinkler & Fertilizing is looking for individuals with interest and/or experience in the irrigation field....

Landscape Technician Flat Rock, MI Spring 2025

  • Flat Rock, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Flat Rock, MI (20 miles from Detroit, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Properly plant, trim, mo w, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

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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 Detroit, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI
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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