Landscape Technician Jobs in Pickens, 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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Vehicle Equipment & Grounds Technician III

  • University of Wisconsin System
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 1 hour ago

Maintain turf, plants, trees including mowing, weeding, pruning, application of herbicides, etc. and lining of athletic fields as directed....

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Carolina Lawn and Tractor - Technician

  • Carolina Lawn and Tractor
  • Taylors, SC (22 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Taylors, SC (22 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 5 days ago

Carolina Lawn and Tractor - Technician Carolina Lawn and Tractor Technicians and other related service roles at John Deere dealerships play a critical role in providing exceptional service and...

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Stormwater Technician I - 0526

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for this position: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary. Job Summary Under regular direction...

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Facilities & Grounds Technician

  • Blue Ridge Community College
  • Brevard, NC (19 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brevard, NC (19 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Performs some or all of the functions involved with the care of grounds/gardens such as: Planting, dividing, and transplanting flowers, shrubs, and groundcovers Weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and pest...

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GROUNDS TECHNICIAN iii (PRT) - 0426

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

carts, front end loader, skid steer, tamp, excavator, and other various commercial landscape maintenance equipment....

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Grounds Technician II (Public Works) - 0426

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Proper pruning of small trees and shrubs following ANSI 300A pruning standard. Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control....

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Landscape Turf Technician

  • State of South Carolina
  • Pickens, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pickens, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Identifies weed and disease problems in turf-grassed areas and reports to manager....

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Landscape Specialist

  • State of South Carolina
  • Pickens, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pickens, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Performs landscape maintenance tasks requiring moderately advanced skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines, including landscape irrigation, ornamentals and turf grass....

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Grounds Technician II (Parks & Grounds) - 0326

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 60+ days ago

Install Engineered Wood Fiber playground mulch in designated playground areas. Install mulch for trees, plants, and large designated areas....

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Operations Technician - 0226

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Load and unload equipment and materials as necessary. 65% Perform General Landscape Maintenance: Following work order completion, perform general landscape maintenance to include planting trees and...

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Grounds Technician

  • City of Clemson, SC
  • Clemson, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clemson, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, pest and weed control of parks and open spaces....

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Grounds Technician II (Public Works) - 1125

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Proper pruning of small trees and shrubs following ANSI 300A pruning standard. Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control....

In Person

Stormwater Technician I - 1025

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary. Job Summary...

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Zoo Maintenance Technician - 0126

  • City of Greenville (SC)
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, SC (18 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Maintains grounds including cleaning walkways, mowing lawn, applying pesticide, pruning, and planting....

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Landscape Specialist

  • The Grounds Guys
  • Powdersville, SC (16 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Powdersville, SC (16 miles from Pickens, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Were a dedicated team of lawn care and landscaping experts that know how to make a great first impression....

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Demographic Data for Pickens, SC

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Pickens, SC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Pickens, SC 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 Pickens, 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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