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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Watering Technician

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

Assist with pruning, planting, mechanical weed control, and mulching for trees, shrubs and flower beds....

Irrigation Tech

  • Auburn, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 6 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water. Repair the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed....

Field Service Technician with NICET IIs

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

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

Job Title Maintenance Technician, Multifamily Job Description Summary Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings,...

Maintenance Technician

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

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Salary : $24 to $25 per hour Schedule : Monday-Friday Explore The Lucent Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your...

Irrigation technician

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

un Irrigation technician (Seattle) City Rain Inc. 1825 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY near howell compensation: $30/hr DOE employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Landscape Irrigation Technician...

Plant Health Care Technician (QAL Required) Tacoma, WA

  • Kent, WA (4 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kent, WA (4 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development...

Facility Maintenance Tech

  • Fife, WA (6 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fife, WA (6 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 16 days 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...

Landscape Technician

  • Spanaway, WA (18 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (18 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 27 days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Covington, WA (8 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Covington, WA (8 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Sr. Maintenance Technician - The Berkshire Apartment Homes

  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ 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...

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Covington, WA (8 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Covington, WA (8 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Grounds & Landscape Technician 3

  • Lakewood, WA (14 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (14 miles from Auburn, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Objective The primary functions and responsibilities of Grounds and landscape Technician 3 is to maintain campus grounds, parking lots and roadways to ensure a clean, safe, attractive and accessible...

Floating Maintenance Technician

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

Job Title: Floating Maintenance Technician Salary : $23 to $24 per hour Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential. Your ideas. Your development. Your experience. We take care of you, so you...

Maintenance Technician

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

Ensure lawns are mowed and trimmed and entryways, walkways and driveways are blown and free of debris. Ensure equipment is serviced on a regular basis to maintain safe operations....

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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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Auburn, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Auburn, WA 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
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.6%
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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