Landscape Technician Jobs in Illinois

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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Irrigation Technician

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge of irrigation clocks, adjusting/repairing irrigation heads, sensors, valve repair, and lateral & mainline repairs....

Site Technician II (Ump)

  • Whittington, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Whittington, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 48241 Closing Date: 07/23/2025 Agency: Department of Natural Resources Class Title: SITE TECHNICIAN II - 41132 (Upward Mobility Program) Skill Option: UMP Certificate Bilingual...

Landscape Specialist

  • Mundelein, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Mundelein, IL
  • 5 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....

Landscape Technician

  • Zion, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Zion, IL
  • 5 days ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce across local retail stores and is actively recruiting Landscape Technicians....

Spray Technician

  • Roselle, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Roselle, IL
  • 5 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...

Turf Service Technician - Benton

  • Benton, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Benton, IL
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : SNP Benton - Benton, IL Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : Negligible Job Shift : Day Job Category :...

Landscape Crew Member

  • Dunlap, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Dunlap, IL
  • 6 days ago

General Requirements Must be able to work in various outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow. Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs and performing physically demanding tasks....

Plant Health Care Technician East Dundee, IL

  • East Dundee, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • East Dundee, IL
  • 6 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

  • Silvis, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Silvis, IL
  • 6 days ago

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

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 7 days ago

. + Manicure common area lawns and perform lawn care services. + Clear debris from streets and common areas. + Complete minor repairs to rental homes and facilities. + Maintain clubhouse, community...

Nursery Technician

  • Oglesby, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Oglesby, IL
  • 10 days ago

Tasks may include transplanting, cutting clones, watering, trimming, bottoming, topping, pruning, defoliating, etc....

Exterior Services Technician-2

  • Marion, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Marion, IL
  • 11 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 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL
  • 11 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 11 days ago

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

Irrigation & Lighting Technician

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Our Irrigation & Lighting Technician is responsible for seasonal turn-ons/blow-outs of irrigation systems. Performs installation of outdoor lighting features....

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
Our landscapes are urbanizing, which has a serious impact on food and nutrition. Learn to look beyond the sectoral and administrative boundaries of your work and see how the rural and the urban...
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...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.6%
Bachelor's Degree
24.5%
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 Illinois
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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