Landscape Technician Jobs in Leesburg, FL

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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Southern Landscaping & Irrigation

Landscape Installers and Irrigation Laborers ( Groveland )

Landscape and Irrigation company looking for Landscape laborers this is not a maintenance job its installing commercial trees and plants and digging. Also looking for Irrigation labores....

Irrigation Technician-Starting @ $25 for Qualified Techs

  • Yalaha, FL (2 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yalaha, FL (2 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Irrigation Technician will oversee various irrigation and landscaping maintenance contracts on high-profile commercial properties. What would my responsibilities be?...

Resort Maintenance Technician

  • Bushnell, FL (18 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bushnell, FL (18 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 5 days ago

whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn...

Highway Maintenance Technician I - Herbicide Applicator

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, herbicide and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, tree trimming, and pruning Cleans and grades ditches, stormwater...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: OCOEE - Ocoee, FL Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Construction Description Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc. is a...

Lawn Care Technician

  • Summerfield, FL (20 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Summerfield, FL (20 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Lawn Care Technician Arrow Exterminators is looking to hire a full-time Lawn Care Technician to provide uncompromised service to Lawn and Ornamental customers by evaluating and diagnosing lawn and ornamental...

Termite Technician - Winter Garden

  • Winter Garden, FL (21 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Winter Garden, FL (21 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 17 days ago

Services and its subsidiary organizations employ over 2,800 team members and operate over 2,400 vehicles that provide Residential and Commercial Pest Prevention, Termite Protection, Landscape and Irrigation...

Golf Course Technician

  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 21 days ago

Utilize irrigation systems and address minor repairs. Adhere to safety rules and proper use of equipment. Qualifications Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire....

Irrigation Technician

  • Apopka, FL (21 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Apopka, FL (21 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Irrigation Technician will oversee various irrigation and landscaping maintenance contracts on high-profile commercial properties. What would my responsibilities be?...

Spray Technician

  • Leesburg, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Leesburg, FL
  • 30+ days ago

profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to diagnose insect, disease, and weed...

Maintenance Technician II (The Villages of Gaithersburg)

  • The Villages, FL (12 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • The Villages, FL (12 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and you! These are some of the most important things we need to maintain our properties and keep our residents happy. If you're looking to make a difference...

Irrigation Technician-Florida Region

  • Apopka, FL (21 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Apopka, FL (21 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Irrigation Technician Location- Apopka, FL Area Position Summary: Maintain all irrigation systems and aquatic fountains....

Highway Maintenance Technician I

  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (23 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

What You'll Do: Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, herbicide and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, tree trimming, and pruning Cleans and grades...

Spray Technician

  • Leesburg, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Leesburg, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Knowledge of fertilizer and pesticide application along with basic grounds care and maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding....

Maintenance Tech- Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort

  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Clermont, FL (17 miles from Leesburg, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Mow, weed, edge and otherwise maintain common areas and vacant lot grounds. Conduct irrigation systems repairs....

Demographic Data for Leesburg, FL

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Leesburg, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Leesburg, FL 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 Leesburg, FL
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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