Landscape Technician Jobs in Richmond, VA

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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Sprinkler Technician

  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Introduction Are you committed to community safety? We work hard to protect clients, customers, and teammates from fire hazards by installing, maintaining, and inspecting fire suppression systems....

Facility Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Company Overview ABOUT DRIVE SHACK Drive Shack is a game-changing innovator in the entertainment industry, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional day and nightlife scenes. At Drive...

Irrigation Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

Irrigation Technician Location: Henrico, VA, United States Job Category: Landscape Maintenance Description Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape maintenance and construction company combined as...

Experienced Irrigation Technician

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Were looking for an Irrigation Technician to join our team. Heres what youd do: An Irrigation Technician is able to foresee potential problems and have the specialty skills needed to solve them....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Position Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping DOT Physical Required Heavy equipment experience required At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well...

Maintenance Technician - Cemeteries

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Mowing, weed eating, trash/debris removal, supporting special events and projects, and snow/ice removal Maintaining athletic field maintenance, leaf collection/removal, invasive plant removal, and minor...

Sprinkler Service Technician III

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Service and troubleshoot wet/dry/ pre-action systems, fire pumps-based fire sprinkler systems, and backflows, including repair and internal inspections of systems. Follow verbal and written...

Maintenance Technician - Cemeteries

  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Mowing, weed eating, trash/debris removal, supporting special events and projects, and snow/ice removal Maintaining athletic field maintenance, leaf collection/removal, invasive plant removal, and minor...

Landscape Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago

Walmart is expanding its workforce across local retail stores and is actively recruiting Landscape Technicians....

Maintenance Technician II (South Pointe Landing)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 21 days ago

Carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and you! These are some of the most important things we need to maintain our properties and keep our residents happy. If you're looking to make a difference...

Maintenance Technician

  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 22 days ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary : $24 to $27 per hour plus bonuses! Explore Place One Apartments Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your...

Landscape Technician (Stormwater)

  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 23 days ago

What you'll do: Routine landscape maintenance and light repairs of stormwater systems and infrastructure (retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater...

Sprinkler Service Technician III (Licensed)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 23 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 23 days ago

Our client, a leader in fire protection services, is seeking a Sprinkler Service Technician III (Licensed) to join their team. As a Sprinkler Service Technician III, you will be part of a...

Maintenance Technician

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

intermediate plumbing, sheet-rock, general carpentry Basic to intermediate electrical, when no license is required Pool care and pest control if required by property Roofs and gutters Wallpaper/painting Irrigation...

Landscape Operator

  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping DOT Physical Required Heavy equipment experience required High school diploma or equivalent ///////////...

Demographic Data for Richmond, VA

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Landscape Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Richmond, VA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA
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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