Landscape Installer Jobs in Rensselaer, NY

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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(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Wal-Mart
  • Rensselaer, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • Rensselaer, NY
  • 10 days ago

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

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Landscaping Crew Member

  • Churchill Gardens, Inc.
  • Pittsfield, MA (23 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA (23 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Working outside planting trees, shrubs and flowers, maintaining gardens to include raking/mulching, etc., sodding. Starting at $19.00/hr....

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(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Walmart
  • Green Island, NY (8 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Green Island, NY (8 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 12 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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Irrigation Foreman / Irrigation Technician

  • Pro Tech Lawn Sprinklers
  • Albany, NY (9 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Albany, NY (9 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 18 days ago

un Irrigation Foreman / Irrigation Technician Pro Tech Lawn Sprinklers 59 Exchange Street compensation: Pay Based on Experience. 401K available after 6 months of employment....

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(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Walmart
  • Schenectady, NY (17 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (17 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping 18 years of age or older. Valid, state-issued driver's license....

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Sprinkler Technician - Ballston Lake, NY

  • Crawford Thomas Recruiting
  • Ballston Lake, NY (23 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ballston Lake, NY (23 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Sprinkler Technician - Ballston Lake, NY Salary: $30-$38/hr. (Flexible pay per experience) Schedule: Monday to Friday (1 st shift hours) Full-time benefits and company vehicle Our client is...

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Senior Sports Turf Technician

  • ABM
  • Loudonville, NY (5 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Loudonville, NY (5 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Performs daily sports turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, and trash/debris removal to ensure safe, visually appealing athletic environments....

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Lawn Sprinkler Installer

  • BullsEye Jobs
  • Cohoes, NY (11 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cohoes, NY (11 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Build sprinkler systems from start to finish, including digging holes and connecting sprinkler heads, valve boxes, and related equipment Install drainage and lighting systems Check irrigation...

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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Johnson Controls
  • Clifton Park, NY (16 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (16 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people you...

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Chemical Spray Technician

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Schenectady, NY (17 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (17 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes....

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Ecological Restoration Technician

  • RESOURCE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
  • Albany, NY (9 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (9 miles from Rensselaer, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

At RES, we're looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go...

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Demographic Data for Rensselaer, NY

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Landscape Installer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, microbial communities and the resistomes they carry are increasingly important data sources. This field is rapidly advancing, but the big data generated...
Historic Landscape Archaeology: Approaches, Methods and Beneficiaries
All over the world, historic landscapes are vanishing due to rapid climatic, economic, and demographic changes. But an awareness of the need to identify and protect these landscapes is also on the...
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 Rensselaer, NY

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Installers in Rensselaer, NY 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 Rensselaer, NY
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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