Landscape Technician Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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 Protection Sprinkler Technician

  • Williamstown, NJ (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Williamstown, NJ (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

Fire Protection Sprinkler Technician Williamstown, NJ ( Job Type Full-time Description Associated Fire Protection is seeking a skilled Fire Sprinkler Technician to join our team. As a Fire...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 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...

(USA) Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior...

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 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...

Facilities Sanitation Technician

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

An incumbent is responsible for maintaining the buildings and outside grounds in a clean and orderly condition and for interacting with students and staff in a professional and courteous manner....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Springfield, PA (9 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, PA (9 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Maintenance Tech II

  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Landscape management and grounds maintenance (e.g., mowing; weeding; trash pickup; mulching; planting and removing trees, bushes, flowers; road, parking lots, trail and culvert maintenance and repair...

Engineer / Maintenance Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago

Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening)....

Maintenence Technician III Parks

  • Warwick, PA (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Warwick, PA (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Landscape management and grounds maintenance (e.g., mowing; weeding; trash pickup; mulching; planting and removing trees, bushes, flowers; road, parking lots, trail and culvert maintenance and repair...

Sprinkler Service technician

  • Paoli, PA (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Paoli, PA (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Overview Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining...

Landscape Tech

  • Flourtown, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Flourtown, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Description The landscape maintenance technician role within Real Estate Operations has the responsibility for routine landscape maintenance, light building maintenance/carpentry repairs, and light...

Plant Healthcare Tree/ Shrub Technician

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

Horticulture Technician, Sr.

  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (21 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

This role will involve performing a variety of horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks, including watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing....

Horticulture Technician, Sr.

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

This role will involve performing a variety of horticultural, grounds keeping and greenhouse tasks, including watering, weeding, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, and mowing....

Lawn Care Spray Tech

  • Warminster, PA (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Warminster, PA (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Requisition Number: 201534 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA
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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