Landscape Technician Jobs in Garden City, NY

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

Fire Sprinkler Lead Technician

  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 2 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...

Maintenance Technician I

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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

Turf/Ballfield Technician (LM) (Seasonal Full-Time)

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The ability to safely operate and maintain various groundskeeping vehicles and equipment including but not limited to infield groomers, utility vehicles, weed whackers and riding and push lawn mowers...

Lawn Care Technician

  • Ardsley, NY (22 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ardsley, NY (22 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Apply environmentally responsible lawn care treatments Perform core aeration, overseeding, and other lawn services Operate lawn care machinery and equipment Perform basic shop/...

Maintenance Technician

  • Briarwood, NY (9 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Briarwood, NY (9 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program....

Race Course & Construction Technician-Ozone Park, NY

  • Ozone Park, NY (11 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ozone Park, NY (11 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Rake, thatch, aerate, irrigate, and mow grass surfaces. Maintain the turf track with daily watering. Spread fertilizers and other materials as required....

Remote Work

Maintenance Technician

  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program....

Operations Maintenance Technician (Carpentry)

  • East Rutherford, NJ (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (24 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 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....

Maintenance Technician

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Maintain the facility landscape and perimeter (examples: lawn mowing, shrub trimming, snow removal, debris removal). Complete work orders in a timely manner....

Fire Sprinkler Installer

  • Brentwood, NY (20 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (20 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Fire Sprinkler Installer** **Job Description** As a Fire Sprinkler Installer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of fire sprinkler systems. Your expertise in...

Need skilled TURF installer to prep and install

  • Levittown, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Levittown, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 22 days ago

un Need skilled TURF installer to prep and install (Levittown) compensation: NEG The turf is at location need skilled turf Artificial grass installer to prep the ground and install! Will need a...

Clinical Histo Technician - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Garden City - Per Diem - MOHS exp

  • Garden City, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 28 days ago

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of...

Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - JFK

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Natural Areas Technician I or II

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Planting/weeding (i.e., herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees), trail work, corridor pruning, transplanting, seed collection, watering, lawn care and other related duties....

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.

Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Garden City, NY 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 Garden City, NY
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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