Landscape Technician Jobs in Delaware

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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Experienced Fire Sprinkler Installer

  • Johnson Controls
  • New Castle, DE
  • 14 days ago
  • New Castle, DE
  • 14 days ago

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon...

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Conservation Technician IV - Indian River Marina

  • State of Delaware
  • DE
  • 3 hours ago
  • DE
  • 3 hours ago

Introduction Anglers may try their luck along the banks of the Indian River Inlet or on the ocean beaches, and head boats and charter boats launch out of the full-service Indian River Marina,...

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Recycling Technician I

  • DSWA
  • Newark, DE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 60+ days ago

Knowledge of lawn care equipment. Knowledge of basic hand tools.. Knowledge of safety procedures. Knowledge of recycling programs. Knowledge of house hazardous waste....

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Facilities Sanitation Technician I (Part-Time)

  • Delaware Technical Community College
  • Dover, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Facilities Sanitation Technician I (Part-Time) Position Number: TBD Position Type: Temporary Part-Time Hiring Location: Terry Campus-Dover, DE Contact Phone Number: ... Contact Email Address: ......

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Facilities Sanitation Technician II

  • Delaware Technical Community College
  • Dover, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Facilities Sanitation Technician II Position Number: TBE Position Type: Temporary Part-Time Hiring Location: Stanton Campus-Newark, DE Contact Phone Number: ... Contact Email Address: ... Work...

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Facilities Sanitation Technician I

  • Delaware Tech
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Georgetown, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Facilities Sanitation Technician I Position Number 087860 Position Type Regular Part-Time (Up to 29 hours per week) Hiring Location Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE Contact Phone Number ... Contact...

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Sprinkler Fitter Technician

  • Sobieski Inc
  • Newark, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Sprinkler Fitter Technician Location : Newark, DE Sobieski Life Safety, Inc. of Newark, DE is looking to hire a full-time Sprinkler Fitter Technician. The ideal candidate will provide fire...

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Fire Sprinkler Technician Helper

  • Marmic Fire Safety
  • Newark, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Introduction Experienced technicians wanted - up to a $7500 sign on bonus (DOE) plus relocation assistance available! Are you committed to community safety? We work hard to protect clients,...

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Lawn Care Technician

  • Lawn Doctor
  • Greenwood, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenwood, DE
  • 90+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Provide top quality exterior lawn care applications in a safe and efficient manner. Perform shop/equipment work as needed....

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Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

  • Davey Tree
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 90+ 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...

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Demographic Data for Delaware

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes
This subject introduces skills needed to build within a landscape establishing continuities between the built and natural world. Students learn to build appropriately through analysis of landscape...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Delaware

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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