Landscape Technician Jobs in Hillside, 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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Irrigation Manager

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

A Valid NJ Irrigation Contractors License is not a requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of CAD software for irrigation system design....

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Kenilworth, NJ (3 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Kenilworth, NJ (3 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Busy Fire Protection in Union County looking for an experienced sprinkler technician. Experience in the fire sprinkler field is a must. Must have experience in quarterly, annual and 5 year...

Lawn Care Technician/ Landscaper

  • Hillside, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title Maintenance Technician Job Description Summary 2nd Shift Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings,...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Teterboro, NJ (14 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (14 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Performs landscaping tasks (for example, cutting grass, weed management, and raking leaves). Applies planting and pruning techniques as needed....

Field Service Technician - New Brunswick, NJ

  • New Brunswick, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional...

Turf/Lawn Care Technician

  • North Haledon, NJ (18 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Haledon, NJ (18 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Basic Function Work with the latest technology and information in treating our customers' Lawn Care problems....

Forestry Technician 1

  • Long Island City, NY (15 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (15 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

May maintain and operate field equipment such as hedgetrimmers, chain saws, weed whackers, safety equipment, and other two cycle equipment....

Basking Ridge Facilities Technician

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

Serve as a member of the Grounds Crew as needed to assist with landscaping duties such as: Mowing, weeding, planting, and trimming lawns. Athletics fieldwork and tennis court maintenance....

Sprinkler Installer III

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Sprinkler Installer III Clifton Park, New York, United States of America Job details Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Clifton Park, New York, United States of America Job Category: Field...

Irrigation Tech

  • South Plainfield, NJ (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 11 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 Hillside, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (19 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 15 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

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Irrigation Technician- compensation: $35 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Irrigation Technician MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE -working with corporate clients. Min 5 years....

Sr Landscape Tech

  • Morris Plains, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Description The landscape specialist (lead) role within Real Estate Operations has the responsibility to execute and deliver a comprehensive landscape maintenance program for Citizens....

Landscape Technician Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (17 miles from Hillside, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Landscape Technician for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) Among the key duties of this position...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Hillside, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Hillside, NJ 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 Hillside, 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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