Landscape Technician Jobs in Harrisburg, PA

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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Plant Industry Field Technician

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago

I have college coursework in plant science, plant pathology, botany, horticulture, forestry, turf management, weed management, or greenhouse management. D....

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Lawn care technician

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Other days will include mulching, pruning, spraying weeds, planting, snow removal, hardscaping. Pay rate will vary between $17-19/hr to start. Raises will be given accordingly....

Landscaping technician

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Looking for reliable, responsible and fast learning with or with out experience, needs to have a valid PA DL Starting from $15-18/hr

Maintenance Technician

  • Swatara, PA (5 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Swatara, PA (5 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 4 days ago

SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maximizing the quality, effectiveness, and productivity of the facilities. This position maintains Willow Valley's first impression to our...

Plant Industry Inspection Technician - Region 1

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Ecology, Taxonomy, Horticulture, Forestry, Turf Management, Vegetable/Fruit/Flower/Field Crop Production, Greenhouse Management, Dairy, Meat or Poultry Production and/or Management, Wildlife Management, Weed...

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(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Lebanon, PA (24 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lebanon, PA (24 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 6 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) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 9 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...

Landscape Tech

  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • York, PA (16 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 12 days ago

care etc....

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 14 days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Landscape Operator

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 15 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...

Lawn Care Technician

  • Palmyra, PA (15 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Palmyra, PA (15 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Farmer's Lawn Care is a family-owned lawn care service entering its 33rd year of operation. We are looking for motivated individuals to provide our customers with outstanding service....

Landscape Technician

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 17 days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 21 days ago

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

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

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 21 days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Mechanicsburg, PA (7 miles from Harrisburg, PA)
  • 26 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Harrisburg, PA

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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 Harrisburg, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg, PA
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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