Landscape Technician Jobs in Omaha, NE

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

  • Elkhorn, NE (16 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elkhorn, NE (16 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 1 hour ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

Maintenance Technician

  • La Vista, NE (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 4 days ago
  • La Vista, NE (8 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 4 days ago

Hotel: La Vista Courtyard 12560 Westport Parkway La Vista, NE 68128 Maintenance Technician Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence This position...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Omaha, NE
  • 14 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 14 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) Exterior Services Technician

  • Omaha, NE
  • 26 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 26 days ago

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

Plant Health Care Technician Omaha, NE

  • Omaha, NE
  • 29 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 29 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...

Field Service Technician Position!

  • Omaha, NE
  • 29 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 29 days ago

A multi-location dealer is looking for an experienced Field Service Technician in the Omaha area. A person that understands the importance of doing a job correctly and the value of satisfied...

Landscape Technician

  • Gretna, NE (19 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gretna, NE (19 miles from Omaha, NE)
  • 30+ days ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce across local retail stores and is actively recruiting Landscape Technicians....

Exterior Services Irrigation Technician

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

Landscape Operator

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ 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) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Ex...

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

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

Experienced Landscaping Crew Member (South-Central Omaha area)

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

Here's what you'd do: You'd create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties....

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

  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 30+ days ago

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

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 45+ 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...

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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...
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Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Omaha, NE

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Omaha, NE 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 Omaha, NE
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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