Landscape Technician Jobs in Washington

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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Sales Technician: Irrigation & Lighting

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Full Service is ongoing yard care and maintenance, irrigation, lighting as well as landscape design and construction....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Port Orchard, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Orchard, WA
  • 1 day ago

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

Irrigation Repair Technician

  • Spokane, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 1 day ago

AVAILABLE NOW Four Seasons Services, Inc. is hiring for a irrigation repair technician for the current season....

Landscape Technician

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

(USA) Exterior Services Technician

  • Sequim, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sequim, WA
  • 2 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 ...

  • Port Orchard, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Performs grounds maintenance activities like blowing, leaf removal and weeding. Installs, repairs, and maintains automatic turf irrigation systems. Maintains and repairs equipment....

Landscape Irrigation Tech

  • Woodinville, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Maintenance Technician

  • Yakima, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 3 days ago

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care!...

Laundry Maintenance Technician

  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Airway Heights, WA
  • 3 days ago

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the...

Maintenance Tech

  • Yakima, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 3 days ago

maintenance tasks including plumbing electrical repairs and basic remodeling Paint interiors and exteriors to keep our community looking its best Maintain and care for our beautiful grounds through mowing fertilizing...

PR 1455136/Sprinkler Technician

  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago

Pay Rate: The pay rate for this job is $23 - $25 / hour* What you'll be doing as a Sprinkler Technician: Install and repair sprinkler systems Inspect sprinkler systems to code and schematics Solder...

Spokane Valley Parks Department Maintenance Technician

  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 4 days ago

Spokane Valley Parks Department Maintenance Technician Senske Lawn and Tree Care, LLC - Spokane, WA Posted: 3/13/2025 - Expires: 6/11/2025 Job ID: 286558415 Apply Now I have already applied Save...

Lead Technician, Exterior Services

  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 4 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...

Maintenance Technician

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago

Maintenance Technician | Briarstone & Bellamonte Apartments (Tacoma, WA) About American Property Management Founded in Bellevue, Washington in 1986, American Property Management stands proud as a...

Demographic Data for Washington

Moving to Washington? Find some basic demographic data about Washington 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...
Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Washington offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.2%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Master's Degree
5.4%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Technicians in Washington
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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