Landscape Technician Jobs in Texas

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 / Irrigation Technician

  • Earth Irrigation & Landscaping LLC
  • McAllen, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 9 days ago

We are looking for landscaping and irrigation technicians to install irrigation systems and landscape on prmarily new commercial and large residential sites....

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Landscape Crew Member

  • ABM Industries
  • Rockwall, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockwall, TX
  • 5 days ago

duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering Remove litter and emptying trash cans Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian...

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Sprinkler Service Technician V

  • Johnson Controls
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

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

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REEDMOW, Lawn Care & Landscape Specialist, using your truck / SUV

  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Property Upkeep: Perform essential seasonal maintenance, including mulching, detailed weeding, shrub pruning, and flowerbed care....

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NOW HIRING Experienced Landscape & Irrigation Technicians

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 hours ago

NOW HIRING Landscape Maintenance Crew Member Looking for someone with experience in shrub trimming, hedge shaping, bed maintenance, and detailed landscape work....

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Landscape & Maintenance technician

  • Red Oak, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Red Oak, TX
  • 3 hours ago

maintenance * Weekly trimming of hedges and shrubs * Flower bed maintenance and ground makeup * Planting seasonal flowers year-round * Sprinkler system maintenance * General outdoor property upkeep...

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Irrigation Technician

  • DENISON ISD
  • Denison, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Denison, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Install sprinkler heads, valves, fittings, irrigation boxes, sleeves and any other irrigation components....

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Lead Technician, Facility Services, Exterior Services

  • Walmart
  • Paris, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Paris, TX
  • 13 hours ago

environment Proficiency in utilizing technology (phones, tablets, laptops) for work order management and record-keeping Willingness and ability to perform landscaping tasks such as cutting grass, weed...

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Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 18 hours ago

RELOCATION AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SAN ANTONIO, TX. Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions...

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Full Time Irrigation Tech - Parks

  • City of Grand Prairie
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 22 hours ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 22 hours ago

Performs irrigation repair by inspecting sites to locate leaks; repairing all irrigation leaks; altering existing irrigation system; programming irrigation clocks; monitoring watering programs; and...

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FT - Irrigation Technician

  • City of Cleburne
  • Cleburne, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleburne, TX
  • 1 day ago

mower, bat wing mowers, push mower, utility vehicles, spray rig/applicator, air tools, chain saw, tree trimming tools, and weed eater, etc....

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Landscape Technician

  • University of Texas at Austin
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting Title: Landscape Technician ---- Hiring Department: Campus Grounds and Landscape ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA...

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Exterior Services Technician

  • Walmart
  • Brenham, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 2 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....

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Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Walmart
  • Brenham, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Brenham, TX
  • 2 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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Lawn Care Technician (Temple Branch)

  • Emerald Lawns
  • Temple, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 3 days ago

At Emerald Lawns, we create lawns that make the neighbors green with envy! Join our winning team, where the grass is always greener thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Application...

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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 Texas

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Texas 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 Texas
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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