Landscape Technician Jobs in Mundelein, IL

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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Lawncare/Plant Health Care Technician Wheeling, IL

  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

**Qualifications** **What Were Looking For:** + Love of the outdoors + Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping + Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Streamwood, IL (18 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Streamwood, IL (18 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 6 days ago

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

Landscape Specialist

  • North Chicago, IL (10 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (10 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Position Responsibilities Maintain Ulines beautiful grounds, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, watering, pest and disease control as well as trash and debris removal....

Building & Facilities Technician

  • Crystal Lake, IL (13 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (13 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 12 days ago

at Wells in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Building & Facilities Technician will maintain the grounds, keep the production areas, storage yards, and...

Lawncare Technician Crystal Lake, IL

  • Crystal Lake, IL (13 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (13 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 15 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...

Landscape Technician

  • Zion, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Zion, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence....

Spray Technician

  • Roselle, IL (20 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Roselle, IL (20 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 22 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...

Plant Health Care Technician East Dundee, IL

  • East Dundee, IL (16 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • East Dundee, IL (16 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 23 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...

Exterior Services Technician

  • Zion, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Zion, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 27 days ago

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

Plant Health Care Technician Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 27 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...

Maintenance Technician

  • Crystal Lake, IL (13 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (13 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 28 days ago

May also perform minor repairs as needed including but not limited to: plumbing, wallpaper, painting, light bulbs, and minor irrigation repairs....

Maintenance Technician

  • Mundelein, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mundelein, IL
  • 30+ days ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

Lawn Care Technician

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Lawn Doctor is looking for FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND individuals dedicated to providing high-quality lawn care services to join our team as Lawn Care Technicians....

In House Service Technician (Winter Garden)

  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Sales Process Expert Location benefits WORKING AT PALFINGER SENIOR SALES PROCESS EXPERT 20.06.2025 At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a...

Maintenance Technician

  • Mount Prospect, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (15 miles from Mundelein, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

Demographic Data for Mundelein, IL

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Mundelein, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Mundelein, IL 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
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Mundelein, IL
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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