Landscape Technician Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper...

Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

Exterior Services Technician Operator DS Drivers Walmart is hiring Landscape Technician Operators!...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Sprinkler Service Technician Location: Austin, TX Pay rate: $30 -$40 BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision offered, 401K with company match, PTO and paid holidays, health savings...

Maintenance Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Regularly treat for weeds, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, trim shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary....

Senior Parks Maintenance Worker - Pool Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Performs irrigation checks and repairs. Cleans restrooms, driveways, and windows; power washes pavilions....

Field Service Technician, Austin

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional...

Landscaping Tech I

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago

Provides seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up. Moves materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in landscaping and hardscaping....

Spray Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 10 days ago

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 20 days ago

Summary Responsible service and repair of fire sprinkler piping and piping systems, fixtures, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the...

Maintenance Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 20 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...

Fire Sprinkler Service: Union Apprentices/Technicians

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in...

Licensed Irrigation Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 22 days ago

experience and be a Licensed Irrigator Tech....

Maintenance Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Assists in closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance and future planning of the Association-s operation, including all pools, parks, lakes, irrigation...

Pool Maintenance Technician

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Assists in closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance and future planning of the Association-s operation, including all pools, parks, lakes, irrigation...

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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...
Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, microbial communities and the resistomes they carry are increasingly important data sources. This field is rapidly advancing, but the big data generated...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX
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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