Landscape Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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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Shed Installer

  • Backyard Products
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 10 days ago

With more than 4 million sheds, gazebos, playsets and other outdoor structures sold since 1975, we make America's backyard a destination our customers love, and we truly love what we do! When you...

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General Maintenance Technician II

  • American National Red Cross
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human...

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Experienced Sprinkler Installer

  • Johnson Controls
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

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

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Sprinkler Service Support Technician

  • Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Sprinkler Service Support Technician assists...

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Irrigation Tech- Gatlinburg, TN

  • BrightView Landscapes, LLC
  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Gatlinburg, TN
  • 18 hours ago

Job Summary Irrigation Tech Level I applies knowledge of irrigation systems to assist with routine monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and seasonal maintenance tasks....

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Sr. Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Apply Now Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA III/IV or NICET Equivalent) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Travel: Approximely 25% (Regional & Nional Projects) Eleve Your Career with ABM...

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Driver / Lawn care tech

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Need Driver for Lawn Care Routes. Must be able to drive with small trailer. Flexibility needed hours between 8 AM and 5 PM....

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Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Memphis, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 3 days ago

Walmart is hiring Landscape Technician Operators! You will make an impact as a year - round Landscape Technician by keeping landscapes attractive, clean, and well maintained....

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Experienced Hardscapers Needed

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 3 days ago

Top dollars paid to experienced hardscapers! Subcontract work for installing patio paver patios and retaining walls. Work your own hours, be your own boss, set your own schedule! Continuous work!...

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Crew Worker 2- Ground Maintenance Technician Custodian

  • City of Chattanooga (TN)
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 5 days ago

grass, operating leaf blowers to remove leaves from various structures/landscapes, weeding, mulching and trimming of plants/shrubbery....

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Landscape Technician

  • Davey Tree
  • Antioch, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Antioch, TN
  • 5 days ago

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Antioch, TN Additional Locations: NA Work Site: On Site Req ID: 225048 Position Overview The CLS Landscape Technician is responsible for the maintenance...

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Forestry Technician I

  • City of Franklin, TN
  • Franklin, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 5 days ago

Assist with pruning and maintaining trees on city property, parks, and right-of-way. Assist with planting, transplanting, watering, fertilization, and applying mulch. B....

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Service Team Technician

  • Hamilton County Schools
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago

, drill press, radial arm saw, reciprocating saw, circular saw, miter saw, table saw, jig saw, router, surface planer, sander, tub saw, auger, bench grinder, side grinder, vise, torch, lawn mower, weed...

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Sprinkler Alarm Installer

  • Johnson Controls
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 6 days ago

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon...

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Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS-1

  • Wal-Mart
  • Shelbyville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Shelbyville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Walmart is hiring Landscape Technician Operators! You will make an impact as a year - round Landscape Technician by keeping landscapes attractive, clean, and well maintained....

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

Moving to Tennessee? Find some basic demographic data about Tennessee below.


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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, microbial communities and the resistomes they carry are increasingly important data sources. This field is rapidly advancing, but the big data generated...
Historic Landscape Archaeology: Approaches, Methods and Beneficiaries
All over the world, historic landscapes are vanishing due to rapid climatic, economic, and demographic changes. But an awareness of the need to identify and protect these landscapes is also on the...
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 Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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