Landscape Technician Jobs in Auburn, WA

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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Maintenance Technician ($26-$30/Hour + Benefits and Bonuses)

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Maintenance Technician | LARC at Burien (Burien, WA) About American Property Management Founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1986, American Property Management stands proud as a family-owned leader...

Field Service Technician with NICET IIs

  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 4 days ago

$5000 SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE! Who We Are Evergreen Fire and Security is a recognized leader in the life safety and security solutions industry. We are entrusted by the Federal Government and...

Maintenance Technician

  • Burien, WA (14 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burien, WA (14 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Maintenance Technician | LARC at Burien (Burien, WA) About American Property Management Founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1986, American Property Management stands proud as a family-owned leader...

Maintenance Technician

  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary : $20 to $23 per hour plus bonuses! Explore Solace at Rainier Ridge Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your...

Irrigation & Lighting Technician - Devonshire Landscapes

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Devonshire Landscapes is expanding our Irrigation, Lighting, and Drainage Division, and were looking for the right person to help us grow and shape this exciting new chapter....

Parks Maintenance Technician 1 - Multiple Positions

  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Be involved in ballfield, playground, trails, and irrigation systems maintenance....

Maintenance Technician - Kendall Ridge

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 8 days ago

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in...

Camp Colman Maintenance Technician I

  • Longbranch, WA (24 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Longbranch, WA (24 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Perform grounds maintenance and care duties, such as mowing and trimming lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, and removing leaves, snow, and debris; water, fertilize, and weed lawns and various landscape...

Spray Technician (Issaquah)

  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 28 days ago

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your...

Irrigation Technician (Issaquah)

  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Were looking for an Irrigation Technician. Can you picture yourself here?...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Port Orchard, WA (22 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (22 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Spray Technician

  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be...

Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Auburn, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Founded in 1945, Eastern Fire has grown from a small, family-owned business into a leading provider of fire protection services in the Northeast United States. Renowned for its reliability,...

Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems

  • Auburn, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Requisition Number: 195939 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Sprinkler Systems Inspector for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Auburn, WA

Moving to Auburn, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Auburn, WA below.


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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...
Sustainable & Inclusive Landscapes
Enhance your transformative thinking and action to build sustainable integrated climate-smart landscapes and contribute to our worlds SDGs. Were facing a number of complex and interrelated...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
Our landscapes are urbanizing, which has a serious impact on food and nutrition. Learn to look beyond the sectoral and administrative boundaries of your work and see how the rural and the urban...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Auburn, WA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Auburn, WA 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 Auburn, WA
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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