Landscape Technician Jobs in Fort Wayne, 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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Landscaping Crew Member

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 7 days ago

un Landscaping Crew Member (Fort Wayne) Bork Landscaping compensation: Negotiable employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Landscaping Crew Member Looking for hard working...

Maintenance Technician II

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 16 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 16 days ago

Overview We are searching for an experienced Maintenance Technician for our 120-unit Richfield Ft. Wayne apartment community. We are offering a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus for this position (paid...

Landscape Technician

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 25 days ago

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

Landscape Operator

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 25 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 25 days ago

Position Requirements: * Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping * DOT Physical Required * Heavy equipment experience required * High school diploma or equivalent ///...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 28 days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 28 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...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 30+ days ago

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

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

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 30+ days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Kendallville, IN (22 miles from Fort Wayne, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kendallville, IN (22 miles from Fort Wayne, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 45+ days ago

Regularly treat for weeds, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs and hedges, cut down and remove tree limbs as needed, and perform other lawn care services as...

Demographic Data for Fort Wayne, IN

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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 Fort Wayne, IN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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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