Landscape Technician Jobs in Michigan

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) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Howell, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Howell, MI
  • 4 hours 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...

Golf Course Technician Ann Arbor, MI

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 8 hours ago

Technicians....

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Centreville, MI
  • 20 hours ago
  • Centreville, MI
  • 20 hours 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...

Fire Sprinkler Installer

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

National Black Fire Protection Association Fire Sprinkler Installer in Detroit , Michigan Apprenticeship Training and some classroom training in commercial, industrial and residential buildings...

Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

  • Owosso, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Owosso, MI
  • 1 day ago

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit, and Nationally! Baker College of Owosso is looking for a...

Golf Course Technician Heather's Club of Bloomfield

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • 2 days ago

Technicians....

Seasonal Landscape Technician Waterford, MI

  • Waterford, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterford, MI
  • 2 days ago

Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, assists with sprinkler...

Lawn Care Spray Tech Troy, MI

  • Troy, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications What We're Seeking: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge Ability to complete the Davey landscape...

Maintenance Technician

  • South Lyon, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • South Lyon, MI
  • 2 days ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 2 days ago

Receive se rvice calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems problems....

Irrigation Installation / Service Techs

  • Jenison, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Jenison, MI
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for service technicians, and installation crew members. For more than 33 years, S&S Sprinkling Systems has been serving the West Michigan area by installing best-in-class commercial...

Landscape Technician

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 3 days ago

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

Landscape Operator

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 3 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 About Walmart...

Landscaping Crew Member

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Do you want to make $30 - $35 per hour (including tips and gas compensation) paid directly to you at the end of each day? Do you want to work alongside your friends? Do you want to get exercise...

Irrigation Technician

  • Boyne Falls, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Boyne Falls, MI
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities The Irrigation Technican's typical job functions include: Seasonal Irrigation start-up and winterization. Irrigation repair, maintenance, and operation....

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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...
Sustainable & Inclusive Landscapes
Enhance your transformative thinking and action to build sustainable integrated climate-smart landscapes and contribute to our worlds SDGs. Were facing a number of complex and interrelated...
Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Michigan offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.4%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Technicians in Michigan
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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