Landscape Technician Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

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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Grounds-keeping duties including: Snow removal, mowing, herbicide application, re-seeding native grasses, chainsaw and weed whipping. 4.)...

Maintenance Technician

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title Maintenance Technician Job Description Summary Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings, industrial...

Laboratory Technician-RAI or RAII (Prenni)

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago

Laboratory Technician-RAI or RAII (Prenni) Colorado State University - 4.2 Fort Collins, CO Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $55,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Biology Laboratory experience...

Street Technician I-III

  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 5 days ago

The Streets Technician 1 must be a hardworking, self-motivated, dependable individual able to work without supervision, who enjoys working with the public. This position is responsible for a...

Streets Technician I-III

  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Summary: The Streets Technician 1 must be a hardworking, self-motivated, dependable individual able to work without supervision, who enjoys working with the public. This position is responsible...

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 6 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...

Exterior Services Irrigation Technician

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 6 days ago

Certifications Irrigation system certifications or licenses are a plus....

Landscape Operator

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 8 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 ///...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Timnath, CO (9 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Timnath, CO (9 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 9 days ago

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

Lawn care tech

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 11 days ago

un Lawn care tech (Wellington Ft collins) compensation: 18.00/hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Lawn care tech Looking for someone who is familiar with stand on riding mower...

Open Space and Trails Technician

  • Windsor, CO (10 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Windsor, CO (10 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 16 days ago

Trimming, refuse pick-up, edging, weeding, general clean-up and occasional cleaning of restrooms....

Plant Healthcare Technician North Ft. Collins, CO

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 22 days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Berthoud, CO (21 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 22 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...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Pierce, CO (20 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pierce, CO (20 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 22 days ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce and is currently seeking Landscape Technicians to join our local retail stores....

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Ex...

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 22 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...

Demographic Data for Fort Collins, CO

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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...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Fort Collins, CO 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 Fort Collins, CO
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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