Landscape Technician Jobs in Buffalo, MN

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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Maintenance Technician II

  • Mound, MN (19 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mound, MN (19 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 16 hours ago

Experience in snow removal and lawn care preferred. Basic computer skills desired #200 About Us ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the worlds largest providers of facility services and solutions....

Chemical Technician Experienced (Fertilizer applicator)

  • Rogers, MN (12 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rogers, MN (12 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 19 hours ago

Experience in lawn care or pest control preferred....

Irrigation Technicians

  • Minnetrista, MN (22 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minnetrista, MN (22 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Lead Technician Requirements: Previous experience in irrigation system installation and maintenance Solid knowledge of irrigation system components and their functions Familiarity with various irrigation...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Rogers, MN (12 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rogers, MN (12 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 1 day ago

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

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

  • Maple Grove, MN (17 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (17 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 2 days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Cokato, MN (18 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cokato, MN (18 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 2 days ago

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

Irrigation Technician

  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Twin City Staffing LLC Irrigation Technician in Anoka , Minnesota Join a busy landscaping company in Anoka, MN as an Irrigation Technician!...

Irrigation Tech

  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 6 days ago

un Irrigation Tech (Anoka) compensation: DOE - Top industry pay We're looking to hire an irrigation tech with at least 1 year experience....

Sprinkler Service Technician/Inspector-Eau Claire, WI.

  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 10 days ago

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Maple Grove, MN (17 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (17 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 10 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...

Seasonal Natural Resources Technician

  • Andover, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Andover, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 20 days ago

Park maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, shovels, sledgehammer, post hole diggers, weed whips, ladders, wheelbarrows, various light and heavy equipment, chemicals...

Field Technician - Construction

  • Otsego, MN (9 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Otsego, MN (9 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 27 days ago

MNL, a leader in ecological restoration, is looking for an Ecological Field Technician to join our Construction team. This position is responsible for performing various job duties involved with...

Maintenance Technician

  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 30+ days ago

Thies & Talle Management, Inc., a leading property management company with nearly forty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, is seeking a fulltime Maintenance Technician to work at...

Plant Health Care Technician Plymouth, MN

  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Buffalo, MN)
  • 45+ 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...

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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 Buffalo, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Buffalo, MN 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 Buffalo, MN
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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