Landscape Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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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Fire Sprinkler Systems Technician

  • Johnson Controls
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 15 days ago

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

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Landscape Technician - Lumberton

  • Strata Solar
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 11 hours ago

The Landscape Technician will work within a team and perform vegetation maintenance to keep our solar facility sites clear of overgrowth....

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Experience Landscape Lighting and Irrigation Technician

  • Fairview, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fairview, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities Install, troubleshoot, and repair irrigation systems, including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, and other irrigation-related components Work with the team to design and install...

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Irrigation Installer

  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • 1 day ago

NOW HIRING: Irrigation Installer Join Our Landscaping Team! We are seeking an experienced Irrigation Installer to join our growing landscape company....

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Part-Time Landscape Crew Member Needed

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

ASAP Job Duties: - Mulch installation - Planting trees and shrubs - Sod installation - Irrigation work - Landscape cleanups - Pruning and trimming - General landscape labor Requirements: - Landscaping...

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Floor Technician

  • ABM Industries
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Tech to maintain and upkeep carpet and hard surface floors. Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about...

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Maintenance Landscape Spray Tech/Driver

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 2 days ago

With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services....

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Grounds Technician-Grounds-Full Time

  • Pinehurst
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • 2 days ago

Mowing and grooming grounds and amenities. Hand watering and weed eating, edging, hand weeding, blowing, flower and ornamental bed preparation....

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Lawncare / IPM Technician

  • Bland Landscaping Company
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 days ago

Lawn & IPM Specialist Position Overview The Lawn & IPM Specialist is a critical, high-autonomy role within our Grounds Management division. You aren't just applying treatments; you are the primary...

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Arboretum Maintenance Technician I

  • Forsyth County (NC)
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 5 days ago

Ability to operate small equipment, including weed eater, blower, pruning shears, mowers, etc. Ability to service and maintain small equipment, and load and unload equipment....

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Maintenance/Construction Technician II - DPR60033223

  • State of North Carolina
  • Henderson, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Henderson, NC
  • 5 days ago

Work includes, custodial tasks, boundary line clearing, routine maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burn assistance and/or auto mechanics....

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Maintenance/Construction Technician II - DPR60033224

  • State of North Carolina
  • Henderson, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Henderson, NC
  • 5 days ago

Work includes, custodial tasks, boundary line clearing, routine maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burn assistance and/or auto mechanics....

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • GPAC
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician to install, service, inspect, and maintain fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards and local codes. This role is ideal for...

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Fire Sprinkler Technician/ Fitter

  • GPAC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7 days ago

We're hiring an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician/Fitter to join a growing fire protection team. This role focuses primarily on service, repair, and inspections with very limited installation...

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Now Hiring: Hardscape Installers & Laborers

  • Standard Construction & Landscaping
  • Apex, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Apex, NC
  • 8 days ago

un Now Hiring: Hardscape Installers & Laborers Standard Construction & Landscaping compensation: Based On Experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Hardscape Installer &...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Architecture Studio: Building in Landscapes
This subject introduces skills needed to build within a landscape establishing continuities between the built and natural world. Students learn to build appropriately through analysis of landscape...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.2%
Master's Degree
5.7%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Technicians in North Carolina
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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