Landscape Technician Jobs in Virginia

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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Irrigation Technician - Full Time

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 hours ago

Irrigation Technician. 2yrs experience preferred. Drivers license and clean driving record required. Salary plus Bonuses ($50,000-$70,000) Company Vehicle Holidays & PTO Cell Phone Retirement plan...

Landscaping Technician

  • Gloucester, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Gloucester, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Job Title: Landscaping Technician Location: Gloucester, VA Pay Range: Not disclosed What's the Job? Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as weeding, mowing, and watering gardens....

Highway Maintenance Technician I

  • Springfield, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 20 hours ago

What You'll Do: Performs landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, herbicide and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, tree trimming, and pruning Cleans and grades...

Lead Highway Maintenance Technician

  • Springfield, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 20 hours ago

Completes landscape maintenance duties, such a mowing, chemical and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming and pruning....

Highway Maintenance Technician II

  • Springfield, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 20 hours ago

eating, corrective pruning, and fertilization....

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector

  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 1 day ago

Requisition Number: 199970 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing...

Horticulture Technician

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

control, trimming, planting, mulching, raking leaves, seeding, fertilizing and pulling weeds Monitors irrigation system and performs maintenance when needed Assists in the education of visitors and...

Automotive Technician. Job in Evington Gr8Jobs

  • Evington, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Evington, VA
  • 3 days ago

Provides skilled expertise on most basic level landscape functions such as planting, mulching, seeding, water features, drains, piping, conduits, Assists team leader with the production in planning...

Sprinkler Installer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 4 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...

HELP WANTED: Sprinkler Technician - Full-Time Work (Suffolk County)

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title: Lawn Sprinkler Service Technician HELP WANTED: Sprinkler Technician - Full-Time Seasonal (Suffolk County, NY) Established and Fast Growing irrigation...

Theatrical Services Technician (Dresser) (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 5 days ago

SEASONAL POSITION Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in...

SEASONAL POSITION Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in...

Part-Time, Landscaping Technician (Water Country USA)

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 5 days ago

This involves performing a variety of ground maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, watering, weeding, planting, pruning, and container maintenance....

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 5 days 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...

Irrigation/Sprinkler and/or Well Pump Technician

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 6 days ago

We are looking to hire an experienced technician with Irrigation and/or Well Pump service experience. Minimum 5 years experience in irrigation or well pump service is required....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Virginia offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.4%
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 Virginia
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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