Landscape Technician Jobs in Boonton, 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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Kindergan Landscaping

Spray Applications Technician ( Remote )

Applying chemicals: Spray technicians use various methods like sprays, dusts, vapors, or soil incorporation to apply chemicals. Equipment operation: They operate and maintain sprayers, spreaders,...

Remote Work

Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Title Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician Job Description Summary Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial...

Lawn Care Technician

  • Roxbury Township, NJ (15 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ (15 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

un Lawn Care Technician compensation: Competitive hourly pay (based on experience) employment type: job title: Lawn Care Technician We're looking for a motivated and reliable Lawn Care Technician to...

Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - LGA

  • Rockaway, NJ (3 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (3 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Hammer Operator - 2nd Shift Job Description: With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet leader in manufacturing large,...

Field Service Technician

  • Parsippany, NJ (5 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (5 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Field Service Technician Job Description The Field Service Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems, including fire...

Certified Fertilizer/Spray Tech (Boonton)

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Description 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...

Irrigation Technician (Boonton)

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Were looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here? Pay range $25-$30/hr based on experience....

Operations Maintenance Technician (Carpentry)

  • East Rutherford, NJ (19 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (19 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, and watering. Performs snow removal duties using tractor with plow, snow blower or shovel....

Lawn Care Technician/ Landscaper

  • Hillside, NJ (19 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (19 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

mowing lawns, weed eating and using a blower....

Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation Technician

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ
  • 22 days ago

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

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Parsippany, NJ (5 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (5 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Overview Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining...

O&M Technician

  • Vernon, NJ (17 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Vernon, NJ (17 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

. + Perform general facility and ground maintenance; mowing and snow removal. + Maintains good housekeeping procedures at the plant....

Landscaping Service Lawn Care Technician

  • Dunellen, NJ (23 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dunellen, NJ (23 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Lawn Care Technicians....

Lawn Care Technician, Mosquito Spray Technician, Shrub Technician

  • Oakland, NJ (11 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, NJ (11 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

No need for experience in the lawn care industry, it is helpful but not needed....

Lawn Care Service Technician

  • Rockaway, NJ (3 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (3 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

LAWN DOCTOR of East Morris & West Essex is looking for an individual dedicated to providing high-quality, customer-focused lawn care services to join our ROCKAWAY, NJ team as a Lawn Care Service Technician...

Demographic Data for Boonton, NJ

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Boonton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Boonton, 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
15.0%
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 Boonton, 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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