Landscape Technician Jobs in Rhode Island

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

  • East Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • East Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

It's spring again, as usual im looking for a helper to join my crew, license is required! Looking for experienced help, someone who can hit the ground running, knows how to trouble shoot,works...

Medical Technician/Medical Lab Technologist - Garden City

  • Cranston, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranston, RI
  • 5 days ago

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications: Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? You've got a passion for patient care. You're personable, professional, and confident...

Landscape Tech

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 6 days ago

Description The landscape maintenance technician role within Real Estate Operations has the responsibility for routine landscape maintenance, light building maintenance/carpentry repairs, and light...

Landscape Crew Member

  • RI
  • 6 days ago
  • RI
  • 6 days ago

Job Responsibilities: -Perform landscape maintenance and construction duties such as: oSpring & Fall Clean-ups oPruning & Plant Care oMulching & Edging oPlanting Trees, Shrubs & Flowers oWeeding & Lawn...

Fire Sprinkler Repair Technician - Multiple Locations

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 18 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 18 days ago

Fire Sprinkler Repair Technician - Multiple Locations Pawtucket, RI 20794 Posted: 02/03/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Maintenance Job Number: 624843 Country: United States...

Fertilization Technician/Applicator

  • Johnston, RI
  • 28 days ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 28 days ago

un Fertilization Technician/Applicator Pristine Lawn Care and Landscaping image 1 of 1 compensation: $22-$29/hr depending on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Fertilization...

Natural Resources Operations Technician II (Dem)

  • Providence, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 30+ days ago

To edge, prune shrubs and bushes, weed,, plant flowers, shrubs, and grass; perform leaf cleanup....

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 90+ days ago

Overview At Encore Fire Protection, we're redefining excellence in fire protection services. With a dedicated team of over 1,700 professionals serving more than 50,000 customers across the...

Fire Sprinkler Licensed Technician East

  • RI
  • 90+ days ago
  • RI
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

Moving to Rhode Island? Find some basic demographic data about Rhode Island below.


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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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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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