Landscape Technician Jobs in Suffolk, 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

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 6 days 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 ///////////...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 7 days ago

About Us: Since 1987, Eagle Fire Inc. has become a top-tier provider of comprehensive fire protection services, including fire sprinkler systems, life safety services, special hazards systems,...

Sprinkler Technician

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Perform routine inspections, testing, servicing, installing and preventative maintenance of life safety product lines as well as similar competitive manufacturer's product line. Work with low...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (11 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 10 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Technician is to successfully lay out, fabricate, assemble, install fires sprinkler systems, as well as maintain piping systems, fixtures,...

Fire Sprinkler Lead Technician

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 13 days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

(Nex Norfolk) Sales Technician (Lawn And Garden)

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 28 days ago

NEX NORFOLK) SALES TECHNICIAN (LAWN AND GARDEN) (250000RC) Job Description (NEX NORFOLK) SALES TECHNICIAN (LAWN AND GARDEN) Job Number: 250000RC Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Norfolk...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

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

Job Details Job Location : Hiller Chesapeake - Chesapeake, VA Salary Range : Undisclosed Description The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Sprinkler Service Technician. If...

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

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 30+ 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...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 45+ 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 (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA (21 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 45+ 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...

Intergrated Pest Management (IPM) & Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

This will also include horticulture practices such as mowing, weed control, turfgrass maintenance, planting, litter removal and other aspects associated with the upkeep of the landscape of the campus...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

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

  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (15 miles from Suffolk, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Suffolk, VA

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

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, 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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