Landscape Technician Jobs in Kirkwood, MO

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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Lawncare Technician

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 3 hours ago

un Lawncare Technician Jaguar Lawncare compensation: Based upon experience employment type: job title: Lawncare Technician Jaguar Lawncare located in Spanish Lake has a Lawncare technician...

Winter Lawncare Technician

  • Pevely, MO (20 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pevely, MO (20 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 1 day ago

, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws (all done on ground level); perform tasks such as cutting grass, weed eating, edging, blowing grass clippings off concrete, weed pulling, planting shrubs...

Senior Research Technician - Slotkin Lab

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : Undisclosed Description A full-time position for a Senior Research...

Maintenance Technician II (Council Tower Apartments)

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and you! These are some of the most important things we need to maintain our properties and keep our residents happy. If youre looking to make a difference...

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

  • Maryland Heights, MO (10 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO (10 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 9 days ago

What you'll do: Routine landscape maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater...

Senior Maintenance Technician

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Job Title Senior Maintenance Technician Job Description Summary Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings, industrial...

Skilled Maintenance Technician - Grounds

  • Webster Groves, MO (4 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Webster Groves, MO (4 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 10 days ago

and trimmers- Maintain athletic fields and prepare facilities for sporting events- Repair fences, railings, benches, signage, pavement, walls, turf, and landscaped areas- Program and troubleshoot irrigation...

Groundskeeper/Light Maintenance Tech

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 16 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Real Estate Development and Property Management company, seeking a skilled and reliable Groundskeeper/Light Maintenance Technician to join our team. As a...

Maintenance Technician

  • Saint Charles, MO (19 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (19 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 19 days ago

Hotel: St. Charles Embassy Suites Two Convention Center Plaza Saint Charles, MO 63303 Maintenance Technician Part time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Granite City, IL (20 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Granite City, IL (20 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 19 days ago

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

Landscape Operator

  • O Fallon, MO (24 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • O Fallon, MO (24 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 21 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 ///////////...

Lawn Care Technician/Lawn Care Professional

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 23 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 23 days ago

As a Lawn Care Professional, you will be responsible for: Applying pesticide to residential and commercial properties Providing excellent customer service Diagnosing and providing solutions for common...

Landscape Technician

  • Chesterfield, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 24 days ago
  • Chesterfield, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 24 days ago

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

Now Hiring: Experienced Landscape Installer Join a Growing Team!

  • Ballwin, MO (7 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 25 days ago
  • Ballwin, MO (7 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 25 days ago

What We're Looking For: 2+ years of landscape or hardscape install experience Familiar with installing patios, retaining walls, plants, edging, mulch, rock, etc....

Technician, Sprinkler

  • Bridgeton, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 25 days ago
  • Bridgeton, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 25 days ago

Introduction Are you committed to community safety? We work hard to protect clients, customers, and teammates from fire hazards by installing, maintaining, and inspecting fire suppression systems....

Demographic Data for Kirkwood, MO

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Kirkwood, MO

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Kirkwood, MO 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 Kirkwood, MO
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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