Landscape Technician Jobs in Elkhart, IN

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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Lawn Care Technician Lawn Doctor of South Bend

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Technician Lawn Doctor of South Bend is growing and looking for a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Lawn Care Technician....

Maintenance Technician I

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Overview We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our 300-unit Williamsburg on the Lake apartment community. We are offering a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus for this position (paid after 6...

Maintenance Technician

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator ...

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 9 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 10 days ago

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

Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mishawaka, IN (10 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

Grounds Technician

  • Elkhart, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Elkhart, IN
  • 12 days ago

lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants to management Edging around trees and landscape borders to maintain a neat appearance Raking grounds and blowing or sweeping sidewalks, and parking lots, as required...

Ground Technician I - Part-Time

  • Middlebury, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Middlebury, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Purpose: Maintains the maintenance of Jayco grounds and repairs machinery or mechanical equipment, installs new machines, performs carpentry duties and a wide variety of other higher skilled...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 19 days ago
  • South Bend, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 19 days ago

environment Proficiency in utilizing technology (phones, tablets, laptops) for work order management and record-keeping Willingness and ability to perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, weed...

Exterior Services Technician

  • Buchanan, MI (24 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buchanan, MI (24 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Middlebury, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middlebury, IN (14 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Regularly treat for weeds, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, trim shrubs and hedges, and performs other lawn care services as necessary....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • New Paris, IN (17 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Paris, IN (17 miles from Elkhart, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

Demographic Data for Elkhart, IN

Moving to Elkhart, IN? Find some basic demographic data about Elkhart, IN below.


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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...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
Addressing current and future challenges for socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities and communities The program Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes comprises two...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Elkhart, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Elkhart, IN 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 Elkhart, IN
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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