Landscape Technician Jobs in Golden, 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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B&E SERVICES INC

Sprinkler Technician / Irrigation Technician

Daily Responsibilities: Troubleshoot, Locate, and Assess irrigation issues Activate & Winterize Sprinkler Systems Conduct maintenance and repair of Sprinkler Systems Install / Repair / Program Sprinkler...

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Facility Technician

  • American National Red Cross
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human...

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Plant Health Care Technician Boulder

  • Davey Tree
  • Broomfield, CO (16 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Broomfield, CO (16 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Broomfield, CO Additional Locations: None Work Site: On Site Req ID: 224598 Position Overview Rate of Pay: $22-$28/Hourly As a Plant Healthcare...

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Sprinkler Technician

  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Just Right Sprinklers is growing! Apply now and start your career today. Looking for motivated and driven individuals who are willing to put in the hours Pay is based on experience Must have a...

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(Auraria) Pipe/Mechanical Trades II - Campus Irrigation Technician

  • State of Colorado
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (21 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 6 days ago

, mowing, and trimming....

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Irrigation Technician

  • City of Greenwood Village
  • Greenwood Village, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Assist with landscape maintenance, including mowing, planting, fertilizing, and pesticide application. Operate light to heavy equipment and participate in snow and ice control operations....

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Artificial Turf Installer

  • Littleton, CO (14 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Littleton, CO (14 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Artificial Turf Installer image 1 of 1 compensation: $25-$35 depending on experience Artificial Turf Installer/Landscaper Looking for someone who has experience with Artificial Turf/Landscaping....

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Fire Sprinkler Service Apprentice Technician

  • Johnson Controls
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Build your best future with theJohnson Controlsteam As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places...

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Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Johnson Controls
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician 5 Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will...

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HARDSCAPE / LANDSCAPE INSTALLER (Skilled) $25$30/hr

  • Colorado Custom Landscaping
  • Arvada, CO (10 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (10 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 8 days ago

un HARDSCAPE / LANDSCAPE INSTALLER (Skilled) - $25-$30/hr (Arvada) Colorado Custom Landscaping image 1 of 8 compensation: $25-$30/hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title:...

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Operations Technician II (Open Spaces)

  • Arapahoe County (CO)
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 10 days ago

Performs parks, turf, forestry, and landscape duties including but not limited to pruning, mowing, blowing, edging, fertilizing, weed management, aerating, top-dressing, verticutting, power raking,...

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Operations Technician II (Open Spaces)

  • Arapahoe County
  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (13 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Performs parks, turf, forestry, and landscape duties including but not limited to pruning, mowing, blowing, edging, fertilizing, weed management, aerating, top-dressing, verticutting, power raking,...

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Irrigation Tech

  • GL, Inc.
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (20 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago

systems, land grading, or construction sitesFamiliarity with commercial landscaping practices including lawn care and landscape maintenance techniquesProficiency with hand tools, power tools, and equipment...

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(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Broomfield, CO (16 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO (16 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago

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

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Grounds & Snow Maintenance Technician

  • Arapahoe County (CO)
  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Golden, CO)
  • 12 days ago

DUTIES: Performs overall maintenance and upkeep of county lawns and plants, which includes but is not limited to; mowing, edging, watering of lawns and plants, planting, pruning, weeding and overall...

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Demographic Data for Golden, CO

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Landscape Technician 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 Technician Jobs in Golden, CO

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Golden, CO 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 Technicians in Golden, 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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