Landscape Technician Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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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Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA (8 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA (8 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 7 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...

Service Team Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 7 days ago

, drill press, radial arm saw, reciprocating saw, circular saw, miter saw, table saw, jig saw, router, surface planer, sander, tub saw, auger, bench grinder, side grinder, vise, torch, lawn mower, weed...

Exterior Landscaping Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 10 days ago

Allied Universal ® is seeking the position of a Exterior Landscaping Technician. $ 18.00 / Hour As a Exterior Landscaping Technician for Allied Universal Janitorial Services, you will be responsible...

Exterior Services Technician

  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA (8 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA (8 miles from Chattanooga, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Walmart is hiring Landscape Technicians! You will make an impact as a year - round Landscape Technician by keeping landscapes attractive, clean, and well maintained....

Irrigation Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 26 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 26 days ago

We are seeking an irrigation technician to install, maintain & repair irrigation equipment that includes sprinklers, water lines, pumps, suction devices, valves & other plumbing equipment....

Maintenance Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 45+ 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 Chattanooga, TN

Moving to Chattanooga, TN? Find some basic demographic data about Chattanooga, TN 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...
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 Chattanooga, TN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga, TN
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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