Landscape Technician Jobs in Grand Rapids, 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.

1-8 of 8 Jobs

Irrigation Installation / Service Techs

  • Jenison, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jenison, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 10 hours ago

We are looking for service technicians, and installation crew members. For more than 33 years, S&S Sprinkling Systems has been serving the West Michigan area by installing best-in-class commercial...

Maintenance Technician

  • Middleville, MI (21 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Middleville, MI (21 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Regularly treat for weeds, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, trim shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary....

Grounds Technician

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 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...

Resort Maintenance Technician - Part Time

  • Hopkins, MI (24 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hopkins, MI (24 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago

whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn...

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Comstock Park, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Comstock Park, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 23 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...

Facility Technician (Maintenance) - Hilton Garden Inn, GR

  • Grand Rapids, MI (7 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (7 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

care and snow removal equipment Follow all Suburban Inns Processes Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records Other duties as requested by management Position Requirements: Minimum Knowledge:...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Comstock Park, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Comstock Park, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 90+ 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) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Comstock Park, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Comstock Park, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 90+ 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 Grand Rapids, MI

Moving to Grand Rapids, MI? Find some basic demographic data about Grand Rapids, MI below.


Local
National
377,695
10,701
Large

Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLandscaping curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
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...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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 Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids, 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Landscape Technician Related Career Advice Articles

Collage showing year-round landscaping jobs
Landscaping Careers You'll Love Year-Round

The landscaping industry is growing, and industrious landscape professionals will find plenty of opportunities in a range of job types, from arborist to architect and installer to landscape designer.

Read article »
Collage showing the best areas for landscaping jobs in the united states
5 Best States for Landscaping Jobs

Find out what state has the most landscaping jobs and the best places in the United States for green industry professionals to launch their landscaping careers.

Read article »
arborist working near the top of a tree
The Top 5 Arborist Jobs for a Lucrative Career

If you’re interested in working in the landscaping industry, particularly arborist jobs or tree irrigation specialist jobs, this resource is for you.

Read article »