Landscape Technician Jobs in Mahwah, 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 (21 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Orange, NJ (21 miles from Mahwah, 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...

Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - JFK

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for...

Sprinkler Service Technician III (union)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

What you will do Receive service calls from Service Resource Center, including a brief description of equipment/system malfunctions. Contact customer representative and ascertain equipment/systems...

Service Technician I

  • Montville, NJ (15 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montville, NJ (15 miles from Mahwah, 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 (10 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pequannock, NJ (10 miles from Mahwah, 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...

Handyman NYC - Union Boiler Technician (Diego Beekman)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association is seeking a thorough and attentive Boiler Technician Handyman - Union to join our team at Diego Beekman, a 1,200-unit property in the Bronx, NY. In this...

Cultivation Technician

  • Franklin, NJ (21 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (21 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Assistant Spray Technician

  • Blauvelt, NY (11 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Blauvelt, NY (11 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

At SavATree, we bring passion and expertise to preserving the beauty of nature through expert tree, shrub, and lawn care....

Facilities Assistant (Maintenance Technician)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

at the direction of Facilities & Security Management Team Updating logs Maintaining and efficiently responding to facilities tickets Performing basic housekeeping duties Yard maintenance including weeding...

Environmental Technician

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Perform vegetation management and ecological restoration work including brush cutting, mowing, pruning, and material movement Follow basic directions and...

Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - LGA

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to...

Maintenance Technician II

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing weeds and debris. Performs assigned preventive maintenance duties and tasks....

Spray Technician (Hawthorne)

  • Hawthorne, NY (19 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (19 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 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...

Fire Sprinkler Lead Technician

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 25 days 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...

Demographic Data for Mahwah, 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...
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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...
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Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Mahwah, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.

Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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