Landscape Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Plant Health Care Technician PHC / IPM

  • Thorndale, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Thorndale, PA
  • 10 days ago

Join Our Team as a Professional Plant Health Care Technician! Are you looking to work for a company that truly cares about its employees and fosters a team environment built on respect and...

Exterior Services Technician

  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 1 day ago

Mowing, trimming, and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine. Work alongside fellow associates to manage all aspects of landscaping and exterior maintenance....

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Facilities Maintenance Technician Job Description Summary Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings, industrial...

Landscaping technician

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Mangretta landscaping We have full time positions open to join our landscaping crews Must have a valid drivers license Experience is needed Job task would be Mowing lawns mulching shrub trimming and...

Maintenance Technician II (Allegheny Commons)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and you! These are some of the most important things we need to maintain our properties and keep our residents happy. If you're looking to make a difference...

Sprinkler Installation Technician

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 3 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...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 3 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...

Current Position Openings - FT Temporary Physical Plant Operations Technician (Position Available until October 1, 2025)Position Title: FT Temporary Physical Plant Operations Technician (Position...

Hiring Now! Landscape Crew Member

  • Glenside, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Glenside, PA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications & Skills: 2+ years of experience in landscape maintenance Strong knowledge of plant materials, landscape techniques, and industry best practices....

Maintenance Tech

  • Woodward, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodward, PA
  • 5 days ago

Perform various landscaping duties including but not limited to pulling weeds, watering trees, pruning, laying sod or seed, trimming grass, raking, dirt work, building tent pads, repairing/replacing...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Kittanning, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Kittanning, PA
  • 5 days ago

Mowing, trimming, and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine. Work alongside fellow associates to manage all aspects of landscaping and exterior maintenance....

Maintenance Technician II (Fred B. Rooney Building)

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 6 days ago

Carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and you! These are some of the most important things we need to maintain our properties and keep our residents happy. If you're looking to make a difference...

Landscape Technician

  • Jamestown, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Jamestown, PA
  • 7 days ago

Landscape maintenance and installation workers needed. Concrete landscape borders, hardscaping, slate roofing....

Fire Sprinkler Fitter Technician

  • Mount Holly Springs, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Holly Springs, PA
  • 7 days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 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,...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.1%
Associate's Degree
15.1%
Master's Degree
5.4%
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 Pennsylvania
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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