Landscape Technician Jobs in Plymouth, 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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Irrigation Technician $20 - $30/hr

  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Do: Irrigation System Maintenance: Install, maintain, and repair commercial and residential irrigation systems....

Building & Grounds Technician

  • Roseville, MN (13 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, MN (13 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Apartment and Grounds Upkeep: Seasonal outdoor maintenance including shoveling, using a snow blower, salting, mowing, shrub trimming, weeding and brush clean-up Operate small machines in the course...

Landscape/ Snow Technician

  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Assist with maintaining landscape and turf aesthetics by performing regular mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, pesticide application....

Facilities Technician (Chief Boiler's License or higher)

  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Performs grounds maintenance work, operates equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations....

Facilities Technician (Special Boiler's License or higher)

  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Performs grounds maintenance work, operates equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations....

Landscape Installer

  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (7 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 2 days ago

You will be: Installing pavers and retaining wall blocks Edging and fabric installation Sod Installation and putting down mulch Pruning and planting new trees/shrubs Boulder and rock installation Yard...

Facilities Technician (Special Boiler's License or higher)

  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 3 days ago

Performs grounds maintenance work, operates equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations....

Environmental Restoration Technician (Seasonal)

  • Independence, MN (12 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Independence, MN (12 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Site Preparation: Assist with site preparation tasks such as brush hauling, soil grading, mulching, and more....

Maintenance & Operations Technician

  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Maintain grounds by trimming trees, pruning bushes, patching sidewalks, and shoveling snow. Unload trucks delivering materials or supplies....

Irrigation Technician $20 - $25/hr

  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (17 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 8 days ago

What Youll Do: Irrigation System Maintenance : Install, maintain, and repair commercial irrigation systems....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Eagan, MN (16 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Eagan, MN (16 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 11 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician Lead

  • Burnsville, MN (20 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN (20 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 16 days ago

This position is responsible for building and ground, lawn care, snow removal, safety and preventative maintenances....

CLS Landscape Technician Ham Lake MN

  • Ham Lake, MN (18 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ham Lake, MN (18 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 18 days ago

CLS Landscape Technician | Ham Lake MN 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Ham Lake, MN 55304 CLS Landscape Technician | Ham Lake MN Company: Mickman Brothers, Inc....

Landscape Technician

  • Eagan, MN (16 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Eagan, MN (16 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 22 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence....

Landscape Technician

  • Otsego, MN (20 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Otsego, MN (20 miles from Plymouth, MN)
  • 29 days ago

IN Otsego, MN As a Landscaper or Groundskeeper, you maintain a property's lawn orderly, prune bushes, remove weeds, lay mulch, and create layouts as needed....

Demographic Data for Plymouth, MN

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Plymouth, MN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Plymouth, 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
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Plymouth, 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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