Landscape Technician Jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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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Landscape Specialist

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 19 hours ago

or landscape maintenance....

Facility Maintenance Tech

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is to provide a safe work environment by performing facility maintenance and repairs and providing oversight and coordination of vendor repairs. ESSENTIAL...

Empire Pass Maintenance Technician Level II - Year Round

  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • 3 days ago

Empire Pass Maintenance Technician Level II - Year Round Deer Valley Resort 401(k) Jun 08, 2025 Please note, this position is located at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT. Flex Year Round...

Maintenance Technician

  • Riverton, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Riverton, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 7 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program....

Lead Trails Specialist (Natural Resources Technician II)

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 7 days ago

May provide occasional oversight of contractors on projects including restoration and weed control, landscaping and irrigation, and similar jobs....

Maintenance Technician

  • South Jordan, UT (14 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 8 days ago
  • South Jordan, UT (14 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 8 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHMs EarthView program....

Natural Resources Technician II

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago

May provide occasional oversight of contractors on projects including restoration and weed control, landscaping and irrigation, and similar jobs....

Floating Maintenance Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago

Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your experience. We take care of you, so you can take care of our residents, properties and clients. Property...

Sports Field Technician: Seasonal

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago

TYPICAL DUTIES: + Performs a variety of duties required to maintain City-owned grounds, parks, trails, cemeteries, open spaces, and recreation facilities, including mowing, aerating, and weeding turf...

On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 9 days ago

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems,...

Landscape Irrigation Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Announcement Details Open Date 06/06/2025 Requisition Number PRN42134B Job Title Landscape Irrigation Technician Working Title Landscape Irrigation...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • American Fork, UT (15 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 11 days ago
  • American Fork, UT (15 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 11 days ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce and is currently seeking Landscape Technicians to join our local retail stores....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • West Valley City, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (16 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 17 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine....

Maintenance Technician

  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (18 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 22 days ago

Maintain the curb appeal including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, gardening and trash removal. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program....

Demographic Data for Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Cottonwood Heights, UT 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 Cottonwood Heights, UT
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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