Landscape Technician Jobs in California

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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Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) through the Irrigation Association or equivalent certification. Minimum 2 years of irrigation system experience. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills....

Senior Agricultural Technician Browns Valley, CA, Job ID 78412

  • Browns Valley, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Browns Valley, CA
  • 5 days ago

-Perform installation, maintenance and operation of irrigation systems....

Land Restoration Technician II

  • Tracy, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 14 hours ago

, invasive weed management, and herbivory control....

Athletic Field Technician - including Health and Retirement Benefits

  • Shasta, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Shasta, CA
  • 14 hours ago

KNOWLEDGE OF Methods, supplies and tools used in planting, cultivating and caring for lawns and fields; pest and weed control chemicals, materials and techniques; methods, materials and equipment used...

Landscape Technician I

  • Fontana, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fontana, CA
  • 18 hours 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 II

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Facilities Job Profile Maintenance Technician II Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option No remote option; must work at a...

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 18 hours 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...

General Facility Technician

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 19 hours ago

repairs, PVC pipe, sprinkler & drip, maintenance of bio retention drains off parking lot, add mulch as needed, clear drains, remove debris from roofs and roof drains, small roof repairs, restroom fixture...

Maintenance Technician

  • Roseville, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program....

Maintenance Technician

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program....

Maintenance Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program....

Experienced Irrigation Technician

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are currently hiring Full time experienced Irrigation technicians....

Pest Service Technician

  • Portola, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Portola, CA
  • 1 day ago

We maintain excellence in everything we do, from our first point of contact with our customers, through their customized pest control and lawn care treatments, and then into a watchful continuing care...

Herbarium Technician 1

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago

A Day in the Life: The Herbarium Technician 1 assists with a wide range of herbarium and office work supporting the ongoing activities of the Clifton Smith Herbarium at Santa Barbara Botanic...

Maintenance Technician

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary : $26 to $28 per hour Explore Enzo Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your experience. We take care of you, so...

Demographic Data for California

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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...
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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...
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 California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in California 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 California
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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