Landscape Technician Jobs in Durham, NC

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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Temporary Undergrad Lab/Research Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

with workshops Participate in PDP development and selected Professional Development activities with the group Be engaged in 'all hands on deck' tasks, specifically: maintenance; harvest; planting; pruning...

Grounds Technician - Lonnie Poole Golf Course

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

care/landscaping....

Animal Care Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Grounds maintenance to include mowing, weed control, fence repair, and general upkeep....

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Posting Information Department: FS-Bldg Svcs-LSAC-2nd Shift-245320 Career Area: Facilities and Skilled Trades Is this an internal only recruitment?: No Posting Open Date : 08/14/2024 Application...

Athletic Facilities Technician I

  • Graham, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Graham, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago

.; Operate mowing equipment, weed eaters, tractors, chain saws, bucket trucks, skid loaders, paint machine, hand tools and other equipment associated with assigned work; Prepare ball fields for play...

Park Technician - Maintenance

  • New Hill, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Hill, NC (24 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago

What You'll Be Doing Looking for a career that sparks your interests, utilizes your unique skills and makes a direct connection and impact in the local community? Wake County Parks, Recreation and...

Maintenance Technician

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Hotel: Raleigh Durham Embassy Suites 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd Cary, NC 27513 Maintenance Technician Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence FULL...

Maintenance Technician (Landscaping/Athletics)

  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to...

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems

  • Durham, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 19 days ago

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 1003 Twin Creek Ct, Durham, NC 27703 Requisition Number: 193485 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician -...

Powerline Right of Way Technician

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 19 days ago

Employees of this class work as a member of a crew to operate specialized forestry/arboricultural vehicles and equipment to perform tree pruning, removal, planting and landscape maintenance functions...

Glasshouse Technician 1

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, w required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria Job Duties: Hand watering, fertilizing...

Field Service Technician

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Title: Field Service Technician Location: Pittsboro, NC, South United States, USA Company: Quality Equipment Industry Sector: Agribusiness Industry Type: Equipment, Manufacturing...

Technician

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

TECHNICIAN Apex, NC, United States and 1 more BE THE FIRST TO APPLY JOB DESCRIPTION The Cleaner provides the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area. Benefit Information: ABM offers a...

Irrigation Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days 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...

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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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 Durham, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
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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