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....

The Arc of San Diego

Irrigiation Technician

We are actively seeking an Irrigation Technician to join our Employment Services team....

Senior Agricultural Technician - Five Points, CA, Job ID 74463

  • Five Points, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Five Points, CA
  • 26 days ago

Provide plant care and maintenance including weeding, pruning, hedging, thinning of leaves and limbs, removal of trees and shrubs and harvesting of fruit....

Provide plant care and maintenance including weeding, pruning, hedging, thinning of leaves and limbs, removal of trees and shrubs and harvesting of fruit....

Principal Agricultural Technician - Irvine, CA, Job ID 73834

  • Irvine, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 26 days ago

-Perform land preparation and cultural operations including but not limited to plowing, discing, sub-soiling, leveling, planting, harvesting, pruning, irrigating, mowing, and plant removal....

Horticulture Technician

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago

do you love people and plants? do you like working out of an office? do you have a passion for plants? do you like physical work? Well then, we have the perfect career for you. We are hiring F/T &...

Maintenance Technician

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary : $22 to $24 Per Hour + Bonus Opportunities Schedule : Tuesday - Saturday + Rotating On-Call Explore Azure Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential....

Field Service Technician, Hayward CA

  • Hayward, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment....

Pest Service Technician

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 9 hours 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...

Pest Service Technician

  • Auburn, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Auburn, CA
  • 16 hours 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...

Principal Agricultural Technician (8540C), College of Natural Resources - 77541

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago

They also setup and instruct others on custom irrigation, lighting, and plant growth chambers for research and teaching....

Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Water, mow, weed, trim, edge, renovate, aerate and fertilize lawns; weed, prune, mulches, feed, fertilize and irrigate shrubs, trees and flower beds; mix and apply fertilizer and may apply pesticides...

School Accounting Technician

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 21 hours ago

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX (6) MONTHS WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE...

Experienced Synthetic turf installer wanted

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Experienced Synthetic Turf Installers Wanted - Location: Los Angeles - Synthetic turf experience required ( 2 years minimum) Carpet installation experience welcome - Full time position - Must be...

Synthetic turf installers wanted

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Experienced Synthetic Turf Installers Wanted - Location: Los Angeles - Synthetic turf experience required ( 2 years minimum) Carpet installation, landscape, construction experience welcome - Full...

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...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
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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
24.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
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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