Landscape Technician Jobs in Winston Salem, 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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Maintenance Technician I (Triad Park)

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 1 day ago

Distinguishing Features A qualified candidate: Must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment including tractors, mowers, blowers, weed eaters golf carts and chainsaws....

Maintenance Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Hotel: Greensboro Homewood Suites 201 Centreport Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 Maintenance Technician Part time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats...

Horticulture Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Provides technical, hands-on support for research and educational programs in horticulture and financial benchmarking Establishes and maintains crops, including activities of seeding, planting, weeding...

Horticulture Technician North Carolina A&T State University

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Description: The Research Technician Horticulture provides technical, hands-on support for top-ranked integrated field research and educational programs involving the North Carolina A&T State...

Maintenance Technician II

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 9 days ago

General Statement of Duties The primary responsibility for an employee in this position is to assist Senior Technicians with landscaping and lawn care duties....

Maintenance Technician I (Kernersville Lake)

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 9 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Cleaning restrooms and shelters Mowing, mulching, weeding/spraying, blowing debris and leaves...

Irrigation and Landscaping Technician, Facilities and Campus Services

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 12 days ago

Irrigation and Landscaping Technician, Facilities and Campus Services at Wake Forest University Irrigation and Landscaping Technician, Facilities and Campus Services at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem...

Grounds Technician

  • Lewisville, NC (13 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lewisville, NC (13 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Mowing, weeding, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, aerating, pest management, seeding, blowing, leaf and debris removal, mulching, pine needle placement Marking/...

Landscape Crew Member

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 16 days ago

Landscape Crew Member Winston-Salem, NC, USA Req #21671 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 No Seasonal Layoffs! Full-Time Hours During Fall and Winter! Do You Have Initiative? Career Growth Opportunities...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 22 days ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce and is currently seeking Landscape Technicians to join our local retail stores....

Spray Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ 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...

Irrigation Technician

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

The Irrigation Technician will oversee various irrigation and landscaping maintenance contracts on high-profile commercial properties. What would my responsibilities be?...

Physical Plant Services Technician

  • Thomasville, NC (18 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Thomasville, NC (18 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

equipment, grounds, and facilities Assists in the servicing of College vehicles and grounds equipment Assists in maintaining campus grounds and buildings, including mowing, planting, seeding, grading, pruning...

Physical Plant Services Technician Davidson-Davie County Community College

  • Thomasville, NC (18 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Thomasville, NC (18 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

equipment, grounds, and facilities Assists in the servicing of College vehicles and grounds equipment Assists in maintaining campus grounds and buildings, including mowing, planting, seeding, grading, pruning...

Landscape Crew Member - Year-Round - Greensboro NC

  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greensboro, NC (24 miles from Winston Salem, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Responsibilities: - Assists with loading and unloading equipment daily for jobs - Mows, and completes leaf removal, trimming, edging, and mulching - Plants trees and shrubs - Operates equipment...

Demographic Data for Winston Salem, NC

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Winston Salem, 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 Winston Salem, 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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