Landscape Technician Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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 & Backflow Technician - SIGN-ON BONUS

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 2 days ago

*** Our ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented individual with experience working on various types of irrigation systems....

Camp Colman Maintenance Technician I

  • Longbranch, WA (13 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Longbranch, WA (13 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Perform grounds maintenance and care duties, such as mowing and trimming lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing leaves, snow, and debris; water, fertilize, and weed lawns and various landscape...

Facilities Outside Grounds Technician

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Care for established landscaping by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch or trimming or edging around flower beds, walkways or walls....

Maintenance Technician

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 17 days ago

systems, fixtures, cabinets, and shelving Perform grounds maintenance and care duties, such as mowing and trimming lawns, pruning trees and shrubs and removing leaves, snow and debris; water, fertilize...

Fire Technician - Sprinkler & Suppression (Program Specialist 4)

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Fire Technician - Sprinkler & Suppression (Program Specialist 4) Full-Time | Permanent Union Represented | WFSE Who We Are: The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Port Orchard, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability,...

Maintenance Technician

  • Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Operates, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems or service lines. Performs utility locates. Constructs and/or installs new structures and facilities....

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems

  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition Number: 195939 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 30+ days ago

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

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

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Spray Technician

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ 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...

Lawn Aeration Technician / Lawn Aerator

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Lawn Aeration Technician / Lawn Aerator Senske Lawn and Tree Care, LLC - Lakewood, WA Posted: 3/3/2025 - Expires: 6/1/2025 Job ID: 286046415 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email...

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Covington, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Covington, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Ex...

  • Covington, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Covington, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

Demographic Data for Lakewood, WA

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Lakewood, WA 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 Lakewood, WA
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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