Landscape Technician Jobs in Franklin, NJ

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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Landscaping Crew member

  • Fairfield, NJ (22 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (22 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for Experienced Landscapers. Must have Experience in residential And commercial landscaping. Hardscape and construction Experience a plus but not necessary. Drivers license and ability to...

Irrigation Installer / Laborer

  • Butler, NJ (13 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Butler, NJ (13 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

un Irrigation Installer / Laborer (Butler) Precision Sprinklers compensation: depends on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Irrigation Installer / Laborer Irrigation...

Irrigation Installer / Laborer

  • Butler, NJ (13 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Butler, NJ (13 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Irrigation company seeking installers / laborers experience preferred but not required must have DL Overtime is available and paid at time and a half...

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems

  • Roxbury Township, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ (18 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 1705 US-46, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 Requisition Number: 195810 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician -...

Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Montville, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Montville, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Responsibilities: - Perform regular landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, edging, and weeding. - Operate trucks and trailers safely and efficiently for transporting equipment...

Cultivation Technician

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 26 days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES Daily care of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning and trimming, inspecting the plants....

Resort Maintenance Technician - Part Time

  • Sussex, NJ (9 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Sussex, NJ (9 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 29 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...

Fire Sprinkler Installation Technician

  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details: My client is a top notch Fire Sprinkler Commercial Contractor. They are actively looking for Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler type work on either the installation or the service side! My...

Irrigation Technician (Boonton)

  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Were looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

Certified Fertilizer Spray Tech

  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Description 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...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then we may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection...

Cultivation Technician

  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Plant monitoring and care during vegetative and generative growth stages: transplanting, de-foliation, pruning, staking, and plant structure training; watering and feeding; monitoring climate control...

Demographic Data for Franklin, NJ

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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 Franklin, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Franklin, NJ 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 Franklin, NJ
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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