Landscape Technician Jobs in Akron, OH

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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  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Some of the duties are Trees and shrubs installation, new lawns seed and sod, paver patios, retaining walls, mulching,etc.Prefer some experience but will train the right person....

Landscaping Installers

  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 5 days ago

We specialize in new homes construction.Lawn installation, Trees and shrubs installation, Paver patios and walks, retaining walls, mulching, This is a full time position overtime after 40 hours.Pay...

Landscape Technician Green, Ohio

  • Akron, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 13 days ago

Properly plant, trim, mo w, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

Senior Technician - Ironwood Golf Course

  • Bedford, OH (23 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bedford, OH (23 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 16 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Performs skilled work on golf course irrigation and drainage Conducts routine golf course maintenance, including cutting cups, raking bunkers, and mowing greens, tees, and fairways...

Grounds Technician Brothers Grimm

  • Akron, OH
  • 22 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 22 days ago

Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation...

Landscaping Technician (Stormwater)New

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets) Perform mowing, weed-trimming...

Landscape Technician North Royalton, Ohio

  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Learn to properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

Seasonal Grounds Support Technician

  • Westfield Center, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westfield Center, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Performs general landscaping duties including mowing, raking leaves, planting flowers and pond maintenance and irrigation system monitoring....

Landscape Technician/Grounds Maintenance North Royalton, Ohio

  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Experience in Landscape Maintenance preferred....

Golf Turf Technician Mechanic

  • Bedford, OH (23 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bedford, OH (23 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

Performs semi-skilled work, and as capable and assigned, skilled work in golf course irrigation, drainage, and turf maintenance practices....

Lawncare Technician North Royalton, Ohio

  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Lawn Care Technician to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors and you get a new view every day!...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • North Canton, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Canton, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 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...

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

  • North Canton, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Canton, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 60+ 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...

Plant Healthcare/Spray Technician North Royalton,Ohio

  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

Performs fertilization and integrated pest management (insect and weed control) services on client landscape plantings and lawns using spray and spreader equipment to apply liquid and dry materials...

Plant Healthcare Technician Solon, Ohio

  • Solon, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Solon, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ 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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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Akron, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Akron, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
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 Akron, OH
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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