Landscape Technician Jobs in Columbus, 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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Spray Technician

  • Yellowstone Landscape
  • Plain City, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Plain City, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 20 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...

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Lawncare Technician Columbus, OH

  • Davey Tree
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications What We're Seeking: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge Ability to complete the Davey landscape...

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Fire Sprinkler - Service Layout Technician

  • EMCOR Group, Inc.
  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hilliard, OH (9 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 5 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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Floor Technician (H)

  • ABM
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 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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Floor Technician

  • ABM Industries
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days 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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Commercial Grounds Technician

  • Thrive Companies
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbus, OH 43215Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 HourlyCOMMERCIAL GROUND TECHNICIAN Pay: $22/hr - $24/hr Location: Multiple Columbus Sites JOB DESCRIPTION As a Commercial...

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • GPAC
  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 days ago

A well-established and highly respected fire protection company is actively seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Technician to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for...

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Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Summit Fire & Security LLC
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The responsibility of a Fire Sprinkler Technician is to successfully lay out, fabricate, assemble, install fires sprinkler systems, as well as maintain piping systems, fixtures,...

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Commercial Lawncare Spray Technician Columbus, OH

  • Davey Tree
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 days ago

Work Site: On Site Req ID: 224434 Position Overview The CLS Lawn Care Spray Technician is responsible for fertilization, integrated pest management, and weed and fungi controls for trees, shrubs, and...

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Commercial Landscape Technician Columbus, OH

  • Davey Tree
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 days ago

Work Site: On Site Req ID: 224436 Position Overview The CLS Landscape Technician is responsible for the maintenance, care, and enhancement of client turf and grounds landscape projects and services,...

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Fire Sprinkler Service Technician Level II

  • CertaSite
  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician Level II CertaSite - 2.6 Columbus, OH Job Details 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental...

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Irrigation Technician (Columbus East) Backflow Certification REQUIRED

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago

We're looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

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Technician II - ExperiGreen Lawn Care

  • Turf Masters Brands
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Back to jobs New Technician II - ExperiGreen Lawn Care Columbus, OH Apply ExperiGreen Lawn Care, a Turf Masters Brands Company is now hiring Technician IIs for the Columbus/Gahanna area....

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Maintenance Tech

  • Ohio Health
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 45+ days ago

, pruning, mowing, trimming, seeding, and irrigation of plants, trees, and lawn Snow and ice removal from OhioHealth properties....

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(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Wal-Mart
  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

environment Proficiency in utilizing technology (phones, tablets, laptops) for work order management and record-keeping Willingness and ability to perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, weed...

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surface Processes and Landscape Evolution
The course offers an introduction to quantitative analysis of geomorphic processes, and examines the interaction of climate, tectonics, and surface processes in the sculpting of Earth's surface.

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Columbus, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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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