Landscape Technician Jobs in Sanford, 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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Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

Walmart is hiring Landscape Technician Operators! You will make an impact as a year - round Landscape Technician by keeping landscapes attractive, clean, and well maintained....

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Exterior Services Technician

  • Walmart
  • Casselberry, FL (11 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Casselberry, FL (11 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

Walmart is hiring Landscape Technicians! You will make an impact as a year - round Landscape Technician by keeping landscapes attractive, clean, and well maintained....

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Irrigation Tech for Lawn Maintenance company

  • Altamonte Springs, FL (12 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (12 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

Irrigation tech for Landscape company We are seeking a reliable and skilled Irrigation Technician with experience in commercial irrigation systems....

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Irrigation Techs needed

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Eastwood Landscapes are hiring for Irrigation Techs and Irrigation Assistants. We will train if interested in these positions Experienced applicants are paid more!...

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Lawn Maintenance Technician (Future Crew Lead Track)

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Experienced Lawn Care & Landscaping Technician - $18$22/hr Starting Pay | Advancement Opportunity to Crew Lead Text: APPLY to ... - Ever After Lawn Care is a premium residential lawn care and landscaping...

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Irrigation Technician

  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago

experience preferred * Knowledge of irrigation troubleshooting and diagnostics * Ability to read irrigation plans and wiring diagrams * Experience with Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, and other irrigation...

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Sunbelt Lawn and Tractor - Technician

  • Sunbelt Lawn and Tractor
  • Aloma, FL (15 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Aloma, FL (15 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Sunbelt Lawn and Tractor - Technician Sunbelt Lawn and Tractor Technicians and other related service roles at John Deere dealerships play a critical role in providing exceptional service and...

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Landscape Irrigation Technician

  • Davey Tree
  • Maitland, FL (14 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Maitland, FL (14 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago

components, managing various irrigation equipment, excavating for maintenance, and executing start-up and winterization procedures....

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Parks Technician II

  • Orange County, FL
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Job ID 39416 Location Parks & Recreation Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the...

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Field Service Technician Irrigation & Control Systems

  • SiteOne Landscape Supply
  • Sanford, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Sanford, FL
  • 8 days ago

We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape...

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Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping Tech

  • Noble Grounds, Inc.
  • Lake Mary, FL (5 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Mary, FL (5 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 9 days ago

un LAWN MAINTENANCE & LANDSCAPING TECH (Sanford) Noble Grounds, Inc. compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour. 5 Paid Holidays. OT is Time and a Half employment type: job title: Lawn Maintenance...

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Now Hiring Full Time Irrigation Tech-80K + a year

  • Sprinkler Repair, Inc.
  • Sanford, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Sanford, FL
  • 9 days ago

Ronald Reagan Blvd compensation: 80K + a year employment type: job title: Irrigation Technician Sprinkler Repair Inc. is now hiring full time irrigation technicians....

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Spray Technician ($1,000 Sign-On Incentive)

  • Orange County, FL
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Job ID 39774 Location Stormwater Management Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve...

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Horticulture Technician

  • United Parks & Resorts Inc
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 13 days ago

This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance....

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Spray Technician

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (20 miles from Sanford, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes....

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Demographic Data for Sanford, FL

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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...
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 Sanford, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, 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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