Landscape Technician Jobs in Gretna, NE

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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Maintenance Technician

  • Bellevue, NE (18 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE (18 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 2 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 5 days ago

Hotel: Omaha Embassy Suites 555 South 10th St Omaha, NE 68102 Maintenance Technician Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats in it for you?...

Logistics Technician

  • Council Bluffs, IA (21 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA (21 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 9 days ago

Description We want to hire people who care about what they do. At Central Life Sciences, we are proud to supply animal healthcare products throughout the United States and beyond. Quality is a...

Landscape Operator

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 16 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 ///////////...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator ...

  • Gretna, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Gretna, NE
  • 18 days ago

, lighting, and mulch....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Gretna, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Gretna, NE
  • 18 days ago

, lighting, and mulch....

Maintenance Technician II

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 25 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 25 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 29 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 29 days ago

This position is located at The Villas at Falling Waters, a 173-unit apartment community in west Omaha, just off 192nd and Harrison Street The Maintenance Technician maintains, enhances and...

Grounds Technician

  • Elkhorn, NE (12 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elkhorn, NE (12 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 30+ days ago

lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants to management Edging around trees and landscape borders to maintain a neat appearance Raking grounds and blowing or sweeping sidewalks, and parking lots, as required...

Conservation Technician

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 60+ days ago

Applicants must be able or willing to learn to safely use hand tools, including loppers, hand saws, weed eaters, and backpack sprayers....

Maintenance Technician

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Title: Maintenance Technician Department: Maintenance Location: Omaha, NE, USA About AGI AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800...

Horticulture & Landscape Specialist

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 60+ days ago

Controls growth of unwanted species of weeds and grass by weeding, cultivating, pruning and weed trimming KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of a broad range of landscaping practices, techniques...

Experienced Landscaper (South-Central Omaha area)

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 90+ days ago

Here's what you'd do: You'd create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 90+ days ago

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

(USA) Technician, Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services

  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (19 miles from Gretna, NE)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Technician in Facility Services, Irrigation Exterior Services, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our irrigation systems, ensuring efficient operation and a well-maintained outdoor environment...

Demographic Data for Gretna, NE

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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 Gretna, NE

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Gretna, NE 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 Gretna, NE
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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