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

Building Maintenance Technician

  • Orange, NJ (14 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Orange, NJ (14 miles from Boonton, 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...

Service Technician I

  • Montville, NJ (3 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montville, NJ (3 miles from Boonton, 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 (6 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pequannock, NJ (6 miles from Boonton, 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...

Cultivation Technician

  • Franklin, NJ (15 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (15 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Lawn Care Technician/ Landscaper

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

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

Maintenance technician (Union)

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title Maintenance technician (Union) Job Description Summary Responsible for assisting with operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings,...

Maintenance Mechanic Technician

  • Wharton, NJ (8 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wharton, NJ (8 miles from Boonton, 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 (19 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Boonton, 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...

Maintenance Technician II (Mill Street Square)

  • Paterson, NJ (13 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (13 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 30+ 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 you're looking to make a difference...

Greenhouse Cannabis Cultivation Technician

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

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

Cultivation Technician

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boonton, 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...

Certified Fertilizer/Spray Tech (Boonton)

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boonton, 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...

Resort Maintenance Technician - Part Time

  • Sussex, NJ (23 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sussex, NJ (23 miles from Boonton, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

whips, rakes leaves, plants flowers/shrubs, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and performs other lawn...

Irrigation Technician (Boonton)

  • Boonton, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Boonton, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Boonton, 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 Boonton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



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
15.1%
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 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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