Landscape Technician Jobs in Kentucky

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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(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Benton, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Benton, KY
  • 1 day ago

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

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(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Walmart
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping 18 years of age or older....

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Homeplace Technician - Buffalo Trace Distillery

  • Sazerac Company
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 12 days ago

Tasks to include, but not limited to: Mowing Trimming Pruning Bed maintenance Mulching Seeding Fertilizing Plants/Soil Amendments Landscape Area Leaf Removal Safely operate tools and motorized equipment...

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Floor Technician

  • ABM Industries
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 12 days ago

Floor Technician ABM Industries - 3.1 Georgetown, KY Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description We are...

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Small Engine Service Technician

  • Wright Implement 1
  • Florence, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 13 days ago

Small Engine Service Technician Wright Implement ... Discover the difference at Wright Implement, where benefits and competitive pay are top priorities for this family-owned business-become part...

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • GPAC
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago

A well-established and highly respected fire protection company is actively seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for...

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Landscaping Crew Member/Laborer (Glendale, KY)

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Glendale, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Glendale, KY
  • 13 days ago

Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment Properly remove trash...

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Landscaping Crew Member/Laborer (Louisville)

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Louisville, KY
  • 25 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 25 days ago

Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment Properly remove trash...

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Landscape Technician

  • Walmart
  • Berea, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Berea, KY
  • 26 days ago

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

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Landscaping Technician

  • The Job Center
  • Florence, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 26 days ago

The Job Center is hiring Landscaping Technicians for 1 st shift....

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Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Addiction Recovery Care
  • Ashland, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 30+ days ago

The Landscape Maintenance Technician remains responsible for maintaining the appearance of outdoor spaces in coordination and under superintendence of Second Chance Lawn Care Supervisor....

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Special Projects Technician (Fort Campbell)

  • WinnCompanies
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fort Campbell, KY
  • 45+ days ago

WinnCompanies is looking for a Special Projects Technician to join our military housing team at Fort Campbell, KY.In this role, technicians will be utilized to perform general residential...

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Louisville - Lawn Care Technician / Specialist

  • Naturescape
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

You'll navigate to residential and commercial properties, where you'll complete precision lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control....

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Summit Fire & Security LLC
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 90+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Technician is to successfully lay out, fabricate, assemble, install fires sprinkler systems, as well as maintain piping systems, fixtures,...

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Lawn Care Technician

  • Lawn Doctor
  • Rineyville, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rineyville, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Lawn Doctor is looking for a Lawn Care Technician dedicated to providing high-quality, customer-focused lawn care services....

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Demographic Data for Kentucky

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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 Kentucky

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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