Landscape Technician Jobs in Franklin, MA

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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Landscape Lighting Installer - Low voltage

  • Sudbury, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sudbury, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

un Landscape Lighting Installer - Low voltage (Sudbury) compensation: Flat fee Looking for an experienced low voltage landscape lighting installer. Must have own tools. All other materials will be...

Natural Resources Operations Technician I (Dem)

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 1 day ago

of Environmental Management, including but not limited to mowing lawns, raking, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, moving furniture, brush cutting, planting shrubs, transplanting, cutting, and pruning...

Maintenance Technician II (Fox Howe)

  • Framingham, MA (16 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (16 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 2 days ago

WinnCompanies is looking for a Maintenance Technician II to join our team at Fox Howe, a 158-unit housing community located in Framingham, MA. In this role, you will perform maintenance functions...

Service Maintenance Technician I

  • Lincoln, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincoln, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Service Maintenance Technician I The Community Builders - 3.2 Lincoln, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $42.8K - $50.2K a year 1 hour ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Paid...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Raynham, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raynham, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 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...

Maintenance Technician II

  • North Easton, MA (14 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Easton, MA (14 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris. Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks....

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Raynham, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raynham, MA (20 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 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...

Landscape Crew Member

  • Belmont, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Belmont, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Waverly Landscape Services is looking for exceptional people for Landscape Crew Member positions. We welcome both experienced and entry level candidates so if youre at least 18 years of age, have...

Facilities Technician - Full-Time

  • Plainville, MA (6 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plainville, MA (6 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 7 days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Maintenance Technician II - The Pines

  • Brockton, MA (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris. Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks....

Maintenance Technician

  • Franklin, MA
  • 10 days ago
  • Franklin, MA
  • 10 days ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Franklin, MA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : None Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : Road Warrior Description Amego Inc. is seeking...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Southborough, MA (14 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Southborough, MA (14 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Irrigation Tech

  • Stoughton, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 21 days ago

un Irrigation Tech (Stoughton, Ma) Hynes Landscaping 118 Cushing Street compensation: $24-$27 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Irrigation Tech Hynes Landscaping is looking...

Landscape Construction Laborer

  • Waltham, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 21 days ago

un Landscape Construction Laborer (Waltham) compensation: TBD - Based on experience employment type: job title: Landscape Construction Laborer Waltham based landscape construction company is...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Needham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Needham, MA (15 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 27 days ago

Overview Are you looking for a career in a fast-paced, rapidly growing business with tons of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you! At Encore,...

Demographic Data for Franklin, MA

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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 Franklin, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Franklin, MA 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 Franklin, MA
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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