Landscape Technician Jobs in Charleston, SC

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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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 19 hours ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. Summary: This position is responsible for the proper...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

VSC Fire & Security delivers integrated, cutting-edge fire protection, life safety and security solutions, including fire suppression and detection systems, fire sprinklers, alarms and security...

Fire Sprinkler Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 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,...

Irrigation Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

landscape maintenance and construction company combined as a privately and employee-owned specialty contractor....

Trades Technician I - Public Works

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

Primary tasks will include, but not limited to,operating zero turn and push mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, edgers, trimmers, pruners, blowers, pole saws, and various hand tools to provide grounds...

Landscape Crew Member Driver

  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ladson, SC (17 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 10 days ago

care + Ability to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers + Ability to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers + Bilingual English/Spanish + Ability...

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 10 days ago

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nations oldest and most frequented historical public attractions, is looking to add a Facilities Maintenance Technician to our team! Due to the growth...

Turf Tech ($18/hr)

  • Kiawah Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kiawah Island, SC (9 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 10 days ago

This position entails maintenance of turf and ornamentals including mowing, pruning, fertilization and disease/pest control....

Plant Health Care Technician

  • Awendaw, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Awendaw, SC (19 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 13 days ago

Yardworks Landscaping and Design in Mt. Pleasant South Carolina is seeking a Plant Healthcare Technician. The ideal candidate is an experienced plant healthcare technician, 1-2 years minimum...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 17 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 17 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Hiller Charleston - North Charleston, SC Salary Range : Undisclosed Description The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Fire Sprinkler Service Technician....

Part-time Roving Maintenance Technician

  • Charleston, SC
  • 22 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 22 days ago

Small Engine (Landscaping/Mowing/Weed eating/leaf blowing) Assist in the maintenance of shop equipment and tools and in the maintenance of cleanliness within the shop....

Maintenance Technician - Facilties

  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Goose Creek, SC (14 miles from Charleston, SC)
  • 24 days ago

Two (2) years of experience in carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical trades and irrigation / landscaping maintenance & repairs....

Irrigation Technician

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 30+ days ago

The Irrigation Technician will oversee various irrigation and landscaping maintenance contracts on high-profile commercial properties. What would my responsibilities be?...

Demographic Data for Charleston, SC

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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...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
Our landscapes are urbanizing, which has a serious impact on food and nutrition. Learn to look beyond the sectoral and administrative boundaries of your work and see how the rural and the urban...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Charleston, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC
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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