Landscape Technician Jobs in Portsmouth, NH

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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Landscape Technician- Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

  • Exeter, NH (12 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (12 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

This includes routine landscape maintenance including planting, mulching, edging, plant removals, mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, sweeping, and other such tasks....

Irrigation Tech, Installers and Laborers Top Pay and Sign on Bonus

  • Seabrook, NH (13 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seabrook, NH (13 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Experienced Irrigation Tech We are currently looking for a full-time, highly motivated, reliable, experienced Lawn Irrigation Service Technician to join our team!...

Landscape Operator

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 13 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 13 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 ///////////...

Cultivation Technician

  • Amesbury, MA (16 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Amesbury, MA (16 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 20 days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES Daily care of cannabis plants, including watering, pruning and trimming, inspecting the plants....

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)New

  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 29 days ago
  • Raymond, NH (20 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 29 days ago

New Landscape Technician (Stormwater) Raymond, NH Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm?...

Lighting Technician

  • Eliot, ME (5 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Eliot, ME (5 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Piscataqua Landscaping is seeking a dedicated Lighting Technician to join our Irrigation Division....

Green Roof Installer

  • Newbury, MA (21 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newbury, MA (21 miles from Portsmouth, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

Maintenance of green roofs includes weeding, adding new plants in bare areas, pruning, spreading weed preventative (organic) and fertilizer, watering and irrigation set up (timers/sprinklers) QUALIFICATIONS...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 90+ days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

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

  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • 90+ days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

Demographic Data for Portsmouth, NH

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Portsmouth, NH

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Portsmouth, NH offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.4%
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 Portsmouth, NH
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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