Landscape Technician Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Landscaping Resources Inc

Irrigation Manager

Position Overview: The Irrigation Manager will assist and oversee the irrigation team across our portfolio of commercial clients....

Landscaping Technician

  • Dripping Springs, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dripping Springs, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Lawn Services include mowing, weed-eating, tree trimming, and hauling....

Irrigation Technician

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Knowledge of irrigation clocks, adjusting/repairing irrigation heads, sensors, valve repair, and lateral & mainline repairs....

Grounds Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Performs routine weed removal, shrubbery pruning, leaf blowing, and other grounds related activities Responsible for cleaning all recreational and common areas, including laundry facility clubhouse...

Irrigation Technician

  • Leander, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Leander, TX (23 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Operate heavy mowing equipment such as fairway, rough mowers and tractors Operate a variety of mowing equipment such as greens mowers, tees mowers, push mowers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, irrigation...

Forestry Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Installs new irrigation and performs irrigation checks and repairs. Weeds and applies fertilizer and herbicide. Performs vehicles and equipment maintenance bi-monthly....

Maintenance Technician

  • Bee Cave, TX (10 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bee Cave, TX (10 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 days ago

GENERAL PURPOSE Serves as a friendly City agent interfacing daily with the public while maintaining City parks and trails to the highest of standards. Routinely maintains the appearance and...

Irrigation Technician / Licensed Irrigator

  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Irrigation Technician / Licensed Irrigator position include: 3+ years of irrigation experience, preferably with two-wire system proficiency Texas irrigation...

Exterior Services Technician

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 17 days ago

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

Spray Technician

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 22 days ago

profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Ability to diagnose insect, disease, and weed...

Landscaping Tech I

  • Austin, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 23 days ago

Provides seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up. Moves materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in landscaping and hardscaping....

Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 29 days ago

Exterior Services Technician Operator DS - Drivers Walmart is hiring Landscape Technician Operators!...

Maintenance Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

, watering, monitoring irrigation for damage, and removing dead branches, leaves and twigs Assist in the preparation of make-ready units, including but not limited to removing trash from vacant apartments...

Lawn Care Technician (No Mowing)

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Benefits: Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Lawn Care Technician No Mowing Required!...

Sr. Landscape Tech-Plant Health Care

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Supervisory experience in landscape maintenance; experience with landscape construction including plant installation, hardscape, and irrigation....

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Austin, TX 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
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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 Austin, TX
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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