Landscape Technician Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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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Landscape Operator

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 hours 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...

Floor Technician

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Job Summary Details: The Floor Technician provides the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's...

Airport Technician (Seasonal)

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Operates and maintains power equipment to include large agricultural tractors, commercial, zero turn and push type mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, chain saws, and blowers....

Irrigation/Sprinkler and/or Well Pump Technician

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 5 days ago

We are looking to hire an experienced technician with Irrigation and/or Well Pump service experience. Minimum 5 years experience in irrigation or well pump service is required....

Diego Garcia: Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Technician (NICET III Certified)

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Title: Diego Garcia: Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Technician (NICET III Certified) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary KBR provides full-spectrum base operations support to...

Seasonal Landscape Technician

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, assists with sprinkler...

Irrigation Installer/Driver

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 6 days ago

We are a Class A Service and Install contractor hiring for the position of irrigation installer and driver. Irrigation experience not required. We will train you....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician 3-11PM Shift

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Hotel: Norfolk Sheraton 777 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 Maintenance Technician 3-11PM Shift Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Primary...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 10 days ago

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

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

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 11 days ago

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

Pipefitter/ Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Full-Time Position SJ Technologies is looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician that ensures the building's fire sprinkler systems are working properly. The Fire Sprinkler Technicians...

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 15 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...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 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...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 20 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...

Demographic Data for Chesapeake, VA

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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 Chesapeake, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake, VA
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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