Landscape Technician Jobs in Cary, NC

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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Landscape Fert/Chem Technician

  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (17 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to diagnose insect, disease, and weed...

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do: Routine landscape maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater...

Greenhouse Technician

  • Cary, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the OpenAg Facilities Manager, the Greenhouse Technician will aid in both greenhouse and controlled environment settings to support the cultivation and growth of a...

Maintenance Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. Summary: This position is responsible for the proper...

Horticultural Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 2 days ago

, weeding, planting, mowing, and mulching....

Maintenance/Construction Technician I

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Rakes leaves, weed control, applies mulch, picks up trash, and clears debris. Plants shrubs, flowers, and grass according to detailed instructions....

Maintenance/Construction Technician II

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Demonstrated experience in the operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters and/or chainsaws....

Special Operations Maintenance Technician - Transportation

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 4 days ago

If you are our candidate for this job, you will be trained to operate a sweeper to clean bike lanes; operate various tools and equipment associated with landscape maintenance; operate a dump truck or...

Maintenance Technician

  • Cary, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 5 days ago

intermediate plumbing, sheet-rock, general carpentry Basic to intermediate electrical, when no license is required Pool care and pest control if required by property Roofs and gutters Wallpaper/painting Irrigation...

Maintenance Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary: $20-$22.50 per hour Schedule: M-F 9AM-6PM Explore Lassiter at North Hills : http://https//www.lassiternorthhills.com/ Unlock your potential with Avenue5...

Maintenance Tech

  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (20 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 9 days ago

About our community We are an exceptional assisted living community, personalizing in the approach of ensuring every resident has their specific needs met at every stage. We strive daily to create...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago

VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security...

Landscape Maintenance Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: Perform general landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, debris removal, leaf collection, and mulching Install...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Cary, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: NC Raleigh - Raleigh, NC Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Construction Description Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc....

Demographic Data for Cary, NC

Moving to Cary, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Cary, NC below.


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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 Cary, NC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Cary, NC 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 Cary, NC
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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