Landscape Installer Jobs in Illinois

A Landscape Installer is a professional in the landscaping industry responsible for executing landscape designs. Their duties involve planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, installing irrigation systems, and laying sod and mulch. They may also build hardscape elements such as patios, walkways, and retaining walls. To ensure the longevity and health of the installed landscapes, these professionals also perform maintenance tasks such as pruning, fertilizing, and watering, following specific procedures and schedules.

Important skills for a Landscape Installer include physical stamina, attention to detail, and knowledge of horticulture. They must also possess good communication skills to interact with clients and team members. Some Landscape Installers may hold certifications such as the Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH), demonstrating their expertise in the field. Prior to becoming a Landscape Installer, individuals may have roles such as a Landscape Laborer, Gardener, or Grounds Maintenance Worker, where they can gain relevant hands-on experience and knowledge.

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Service Technician - Turf and Utility

  • Arends Hogan Walker
  • Urbana, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 1 day ago

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on John Deere turf and utility equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager or Shop...

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Nursery Technician

  • Green Thumb Industries (GTI)
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rock Island, IL
  • 2 days ago

Tasks may include transplanting, cutting clones, watering, trimming, bottoming, topping, pruning, defoliating, etc....

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(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Roscoe, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Roscoe, IL
  • 3 days ago

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

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Landscape Crew Member WANTED

  • Indian Head Park, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Indian Head Park, IL
  • 5 days ago

6-day work week (Monday through Saturday) -able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) -plant knowledge a plus Responsibilities: -operate machinery (lawn mowers, aerators, rototiller, sod cutter, weed...

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Artificial Turf Technician

  • Tarkett
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Join FieldTurf the industry pioneer and trusted leader in synthetic turf solutions as a Field Service Synthetic Turf Technician and help shape the future of sports and recreation surfaces across...

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In-Store Assembly Technician (Oak Lawn, IL)

  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • 5 days ago

Grills, Lawn Mowers, Patio Furniture & More M&C is the largest In-store Assembly company in the country We put merchandise together in the stores you probably go to every day! Earn $20/hr average...

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(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Walmart
  • Marion, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Marion, IL
  • 5 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...

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Ecosystem Restoration Technician (Seasonal)

  • Stantec Inc.
  • Monee, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Monee, IL
  • 6 days ago

Specific job tasks include invasive species identification and control (herbicide application, cutting, and mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush and tree removal....

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Site Technician II

  • State of Illinois
  • Carlyle, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Carlyle, IL
  • 12 days ago

improvements to various buildings onsite; clean restrooms, maintain grounds, operate and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment, participate in Controlled Pheasant Season, oversee hunter check stations, mow...

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Lawn Care Technician

  • Lovelace Lawn Care
  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 13 days ago

Lawn Care Technician (Springfield) Lovelace Lawn Care compensation: $25 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Lawn Care Technician Need a lawn care technician one day per...

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Landscaping Crew Member (Aurora Area)

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Aurora, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 13 days ago

Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment Properly remove trash...

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Turf Field Technician

  • Mariani Enterprises, LLC
  • IL
  • 20 days ago
  • IL
  • 20 days ago

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a family of family companies across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the...

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Ecological Restoration Technician

  • ENCAP, Inc.
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 22 days ago

*Native restoration services including herbicide application (with license), cutting/mowing, hand weeding, native seed installation, native plug installation, native tree and shrub installation, installation...

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Maintenance & Grounds Technician

  • Fiduciary Real Estate Development
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 28 days ago

This involves debris cleanup, flower bed planting and weeding, and lawn upkeep around the clubhouse/property office area, and cleaning/stocking dog stations....

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Spray Technician

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 28 days ago

Back to Search Results Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity Spray Technician Location: Elmhurst, IL, United States Date Posted: May 5, 2026 Req number: JR13949 Job Type: Regular Full Time Pay...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

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Landscape Installer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surface Processes and Landscape Evolution
The course offers an introduction to quantitative analysis of geomorphic processes, and examines the interaction of climate, tectonics, and surface processes in the sculpting of Earth's surface.

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Salary for Landscape Installer Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Installers in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Master's Degree
5.7%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Installers in Illinois
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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