Landscape Technician Jobs in Fontana, CA

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 Technician I

  • Fontana, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position Snapshot/A Day in the Life: The Landscape Technician will manage one (1) of the City's four (4) landscape maintenance contract areas which consists of approximately 6.5 million square feet...

Maintenance Technician

  • Redlands, CA (17 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redlands, CA (17 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Maintain and repair landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers and weed eaters. Mow and maintain the lawn, trim trees and bushes, and maintain flower beds....

Maintenance Technician

  • San Dimas, CA (21 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA (21 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary: $20-$22 per hour Explore Moutain View: http://https//www.themountainviewapts.com/ Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your...

Maintenance Technician

  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Regularly treat for weeds, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, trim shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary....

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

  • Fontana, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 25 days ago

What you'll do: Routine landscape maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater...

Landscape Operator

  • Redlands, CA (17 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Redlands, CA (17 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 28 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 ///////////...

Irrigation Technician

  • Riverside, CA (7 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverside, CA (7 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Were looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

Maintenance Technician II (Blue Mountain Senior Villas)

  • San Bernardino, CA (8 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (8 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

WinnCompanies is looking for a Maintenance Technician II to join our team at Blue Mountain Senior Villas, a 120-unit senior community located in Grand Terrace, CA. In this role, you will perform...

Irrigation Technician, Horticulture

  • Highland, CA (15 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Highland, CA (15 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

(Irrigation may include sprinklers, pumps, water lines, and suction valves.) 2. Assists Landscape team with landscape labor; to include planting, pruning and maintenance....

Agronomic Technician

  • Redlands, CA (17 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redlands, CA (17 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

Maintenance Technician

  • Fontana, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 90+ days ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Ontario, CA (12 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ontario, CA (12 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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

  • Ontario, CA (12 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ontario, CA (12 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (9 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (9 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Parks Landscape Maintenance: Basic landscape maintenance in City parks and professional/recreational ball field maintenance....

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Rialto, CA (2 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rialto, CA (2 miles from Fontana, CA)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Fontana, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Fontana, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Technicians in Fontana, CA
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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