Landscape Technician Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

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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Assistant Spray Technician

  • Matawan, NJ (24 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Matawan, NJ (24 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

DeerGuys is in partnership with SavATree. The Assistant Spray Technician is an entry-level support role responsible for providing direct assistance to the Spray Technician. This position requires...

Building Maintenance Technician

  • Orange, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Orange, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

especially during turnovers + Painting: Touch-ups and full unit repainting as needed + Appliance Repair: Service major appliances including HVAC and water heaters + Landscaping: + Groundskeepingmowing, weeding...

Mosquito Technicians Needed! $18 P/H

  • Somerville, NJ (8 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, NJ (8 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Mosquito Technicians Needed! $18 P/H Lawn Buddies compensation: $18 P/h employment type: job title: Mosquito Technician Come work at Lawn Buddies! We are a lawn fertilizer & mosquito service...

Service Technician I

  • Montville, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montville, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

_At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Pequannock, NJ (23 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pequannock, NJ (23 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Lawn Care Technician/ Landscaper

  • Hillside, NJ (17 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (17 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Please reply to ADD with description of your Lawn Care experience....

Lawn Care Technician

  • Clinton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Clinton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

We're seeking individuals with a strong work ethic, and goodcustomer service skills, to provide lawn care services forhomeowners throughout the Central and Northern New Jersey area....

Service Maintenance Technician II

  • New Brunswick, NJ (14 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (14 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

About The Community Builders (TCB) Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real...

Maintenance Mechanic Technician

  • Wharton, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (18 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches...

Basking Ridge Campus Facilities Technician

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Basking Ridge Campus Facilities Technician at The Pingry School Basking Ridge, NJ The Pingry School, a prestigious K-12 coeducational, independent day school with a rich history dating back to its...

Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation Technician

  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Sound like weed be a good fit? Heres where you come in....

Irrigation Tech

  • South Plainfield, NJ (10 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (10 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced Irrigation Tech for irrigation installation, repairs, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties.This position is headquarters out of our South...

Cultivation Technician

  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Plant monitoring and care during vegetative and generative growth stages: transplanting, de-foliation, pruning, staking, and plant structure training; watering and feeding; monitoring climate control...

Irrigation Technician

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

best irrigation and sprinkler repair professionals to our team....

Certified Fertilizer/Spray Tech (Boonton)

  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Basking Ridge, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your...

Demographic Data for Basking Ridge, NJ

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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 Basking Ridge, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Basking Ridge, NJ 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 Basking Ridge, NJ
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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