Landscape Technician Jobs in Akron, OH

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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Ecological Restoration & Tree Crew Technician

  • New Leaf Ecological Landscapes
  • Hudson, OH (14 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hudson, OH (14 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Loading... Ecological Restoration & Tree Crew Technician Save Job New Leaf Ecological Landscapes Hudson, New York Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Temporary Salary $25 per hour Min. Experience 0 -...

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Landscape Tech

  • Citizens Bank
  • Akron, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 13 days ago

Description The Landscape Technician has the responsibility to participate in an efficient and comprehensive landscape maintenance program....

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Seasonal Golf Course Grounds Technician

  • Westfield Group, Insurance
  • Westfield Center, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 22 days ago
  • Westfield Center, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 22 days ago

The role also performs general landscaping duties including mowing, raking leaves, planting flowers and pond maintenance and irrigation system monitoring and responds timely and professionally to customer...

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Gardiner
  • Solon, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Solon, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

If you like variety in your day and enjoy working out in the field, this role offers the opportunity to work on a range of fire sprinkler systems while making a real impact. At Gardiner, our Fire...

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Lawn Care Technician Macedonia, Ohio

  • Davey Tree
  • Macedonia, OH (18 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Macedonia, OH (18 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

: Macedonia, OH Additional Locations: n/a Work Site: On Site Req ID: 219821 Position Overview The CLS Plant Health Care Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed...

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(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Twinsburg, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

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Floor Technician

  • ABM
  • Akron, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 30+ days ago

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that...

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Landscape Technician North Royalton, Ohio

  • Davey Tree
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Learn to properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

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Technician I, Test

  • VT01 Venture Products, Inc.
  • Orrville, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orrville, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Join the Ventrac Team who feels passionate about the products we build for commercial lawn care use. We believe our employees are truly the most valuable asset....

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Fire Sprinkler Technician Level III

  • CertaSite
  • Kent, OH (12 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kent, OH (12 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

Fire Sprinkler Technician Level III CertaSite - 2.6 Kent, OH Job Details From $35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition...

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Landscape Technician/Grounds Maintenance North Royalton, Ohio

  • Davey Tree
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: North Royalton, OH Additional Locations: n/a Work Site: On Site Req ID: 224798 Position Overview The CLS Landscape Technician is responsible for the...

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Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician

  • EMCOR Group, Inc.
  • Barberton, OH (5 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Barberton, OH (5 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

About Us We provide industry-leading, end-to-end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. S.A. Comunale has been a...

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Landscaping Technician

  • The Grounds Guys
  • Aurora, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, OH (21 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Specific Responsibilities: Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming, and pruning Operates a variety...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Akron, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Akron, OH 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 Akron, OH
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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