Landscape Technician Jobs in Roanoke, 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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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salem, VA (9 miles from Roanoke, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Insight Global is looking for a Sprinkler Service Technicians in Roanoke, VA. This person will be responsible for: * Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief...

Maintenance Technician II - Streets

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago

transmissions, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies, hydraulic system components including pumps and cylinders; and tuning motors Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching...

Maintenance Technician IV - River's Edge Crew Lead

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 1 day ago

Athletic field management includes but is not limited to: game preparation (lining, dragging, asset placement, etc), mowing, trimming, aeration, fertilization, seeding, and irrigation....

Maintenance Technician III - Green Infrastructure Crew Operator

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 2 days ago

Performs or assists in the planning, preparation, estimation, and implementation of various internal division projects and routine mowing and landscape maintenance operations as required....

Maintenance Technician I - Stormwater Construction

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding....

Maintenance Technician IV - Stormwater Utility

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding. Gather and report work site information from inspections....

Maintenance Technician II - Stormwater Construction

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 3 days ago

Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading, seeding, and sodding....

Maintenance Technician I - Park Mowing

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 14 days ago

tree and shrub pruning, brush removal, mulching and other landscape maintenance duties....

Maintenance Technician III - Stormwater Vactor Operator

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago

specialized equipment including diesel or gasoline engine equipment, air compressors, pump apparatus and aerial truck hydraulic systems Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching...

Maintenance Technician I - Stormwater Green Infrastructure

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago

Perform stormwater construction maintenance, including grading, seeding, sodding, mulching, aeration, and general site improvements....

Maintenance Technician II - Stormwater Green Infrastructure

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago

The City of Roanoke is looking for a dedicated professional to serve on Stormwater's Green Infrastructure team to help maintain our citys green spaces and stormwater systems. This role is perfect...

Maintenance Technician I - Athletic Field Maintenance

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 15 days ago

maintenance....

Maintenance Technician I - Park Cleaning

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Performing general landscape maintenance, including light carpentry, concrete repairs, and painting....

Maintenance Technician I - Transportation Landscape

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 30+ days ago

maintenance including minor tree pruning, aerating, overseeding, mulching, turf renovations and other landscape maintenance duties as needed; and operate heavy and light equipment for snow removal....

Maintenance Technician I - Transportation - Streets

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Operates street sweeper, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other medium to heavy equipment Makes repairs and renovations to fields and grounds including mowing, mulching, aeration, grading,...

Demographic Data for Roanoke, 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
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Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Roanoke, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, 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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