Landscape Technician Jobs in Spotsylvania, 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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Solid Waste Technician

  • Spotsylvania, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spotsylvania, VA
  • 3 days ago

Under limited supervision, employee shall assist the Public Works Operations Manager with litter pickup and various solid waste maintenance activities. Duties shall include participation in,...

Spray Technician

  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Here's what you'd do: We're currently seeking a Spray Technician with chemical fertilization or pesticide industry experience to work with our commercial customers....

Irrigation Technician

  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 15 days ago

We're looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

Substitute Maintenance Technician Worker

  • King George, VA (24 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • King George, VA (24 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 22 days ago

Substitute Maintenance Technician Worker King George County Schools School Board Office - King George, Virginia This job is also posted in King George County Schools (VA) Job Details Job...

Maintenance Technician I

  • Spotsylvania, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spotsylvania, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Under general supervision, performs lead worker, skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County facilities. Work involves applying drywall, painting, cement work, moving furniture and...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Partlow, VA (14 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Partlow, VA (14 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping DOT Physical Required Heavy equipment experience required At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Rappahannock Academy, VA (21 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rappahannock Academy, VA (21 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Elkwood, VA (16 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elkwood, VA (16 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don't just want to grow great-tasting greens, we want them to do good...

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

  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA (7 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping DOT Physical Required Heavy equipment experience required At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well...

Maintenance Technician

  • Elkwood, VA (16 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elkwood, VA (16 miles from Spotsylvania, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow! At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good...

Demographic Data for Spotsylvania, VA

Moving to Spotsylvania, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Spotsylvania, VA 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 Spotsylvania, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Spotsylvania, 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 Spotsylvania, 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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