Landscape Technician Jobs in Big Lake, MN

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 Maintenance Technician (Western Metro)

  • Loretto, MN (21 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Loretto, MN (21 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 21 days ago

Lawn Service Technician Requirements: Previous commercial and/or residential mowing / lawn service experience Experience using Exmark zero-turn mowers, backpack blowers and weed whips Attention to detail...

Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Technician

  • Loretto, MN (21 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Loretto, MN (21 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 21 days ago

Primary duties include executing lawn maintenance and landscaping projects such as: Softscape / minor/basic hardscape Laying sod, including prepping the area Create/repair landscaping beds & borders Mulch...

Maintenance Technician II - Part Time - The Plaza

  • Anoka, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Anoka, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 24 days ago

|Details| This is the timeframe where you will do remarkable things. Schedule: Part Time – 24 hours/pay period – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Includes on call rotation every fourth week Join Vivie and...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (22 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 27 days ago

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

Hiring - Irrigation Tech, Lawn Care Tech, Landscape Tech

  • Ramsey, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Ramsey, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 28 days ago

un Hiring - Irrigation Tech, Lawn Care Tech, Landscape Tech (Ramsey) image 1 of 2 Armstrong Blvd compensation: Hourly plus possibly bonus. Vision, Dental, STD/LTD, and Life benefits available....

Lead Restoration Technician Full Time

  • Independence, MN (21 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 28 days ago
  • Independence, MN (21 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 28 days ago

Lead Restoration Technician- Full Time Natural Shore Technologies Independence, Minnesota Job TypePermanent Salary$42,000 - $50,000 per year BenefitsBonuses, Health Insurance, Paid vacation and...

Experienced CLS Irrigation Technician Ham Lake, MN

  • Ham Lake, MN (24 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Ham Lake, MN (24 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 29 days ago

Job Duties Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation and landscape lighting systems....

Mobile Lead Floor Technician- Second Shift

  • Big Lake, MN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Big Lake, MN
  • 60+ days ago

care, cleaning/ maintaining outdoor furnishings, assisting with inventory control and supply ordering, snow removal, and assisting with tenant moves Promptly respond to and notify management of spills...

Maintenance Technician

  • Saint Francis, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Francis, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 90+ days ago

Thies & Talle Management, Inc., a leading property management company with nearly forty years of experience in the multi-housing industry, is seeking a fulltime Maintenance Technician to work at...

Irrigation Service Tech

  • Andover, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Andover, MN (17 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 60+ days ago

About this Opportunity: Atlas Staffing has partnered with a local Lawn Care Company. Seeking an Experienced Irrigation Installer....

Grounds Technician

  • Bethel, MN (24 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bethel, MN (24 miles from Big Lake, MN)
  • 90+ days ago

. - 15% Performs routine lawn mowing, trimming and edging for all non-athletic turf. - 15% Performs regular grounds maintenance and projects. - 15% Maintains and repairs all irrigation systems for non-athletic...

Demographic Data for Big Lake, MN

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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
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Big Lake, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Big Lake, MN 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 Big Lake, MN
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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