Landscape Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Experienced Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 18 days ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

Maintenance Tech

  • West Pittsburg, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Pittsburg, PA
  • 8 hours ago

TM Associates is a family owned business united by its mission and defined by its values. We take our work personally, knowing the resident experiences were responsible for truly impact people....

Landscape Crew Member

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Previous landscaping or lawn care experience. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Strong physical stamina....

Landscape Crew Member

  • Ridley Park, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridley Park, PA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Previous landscaping or lawn care experience. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Strong physical stamina....

Greenhouse/Seeding Maintenance Technician

  • McAdoo, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • McAdoo, PA
  • 2 days ago

Apply Description POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to identify cost saving and efficiency opportunities through prevention of seed loss and promotion of germination. DUTIES AND...

Plant Industry Field Technician

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 2 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....

Irrigation Service Technician

  • Evans City, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Evans City, PA
  • 2 days ago

Professional Irrigation and Design, Inc. is a premier family-owned irrigation company in the Western PA area since 2001 with a well-known reputation....

Experienced Landscape/Hardscape Installer

  • Tannersville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tannersville, PA
  • 2 days ago

Pocono Lawn & Landscape is currently hiring an experienced landscape/hardscape installer. Applicants must be able to handle all aspects of hardscape and landscape projects. Valid drivers license...

Landscaping technician

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Swatara, PA
  • 3 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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Plant Industry Inspection Technician - Region 1

  • Meadville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Meadville, 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) Exterior Services Technician

  • Dickson City, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Dickson City, PA
  • 4 days ago

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

Landscape Crew Member

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

Looking for Landscape crew members (3) to join our growing company in the north hills. * $18- $22/hr depending on experience *pay every Friday through direct deposit *company provided uniform *M-F...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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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 Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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