Landscape Technician Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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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Lead Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 1 day ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generacs history, weve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the...

Spray Technician (Milwaukee)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 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...

Building Maintenance Technician

  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:45pm As a Maintenance Technician, you will assist in maintaining and repairing various building systems, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and general...

Plant Health Care Technician N. Milwaukee, WI

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

Maintenance Technician

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago

At MPE we are dedicated to making a difference in the world through cutting-edge medical technology. Our mission is to be the global leader in design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for...

Plant Health Care Technician New Berlin, WI

  • New Berlin, WI (7 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Berlin, WI (7 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 9 days ago

**Qualifications** **What Were Looking For:** + Love of the outdoors + Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping + Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge...

Building Maintenance Technician

  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Building Maintenance Technician Lutheran Social Services 24.00 vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b), mileage reimbursement United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha Jun 03, 2025...

Maintenance Technician

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 9 days ago

Maintenance Technician Milwaukee Public Schools United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee 5225 West Vliet Street (Show on map) Jun 04, 2025 Job Summary Provide basic upkeep and maintenance of 53 outdoor...

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 10 days ago

Facilities Maintenance Technician Job Overview LOCATION United States, Franklin, Wisconsin JOB SKILLS Maintenance TYPE Permanent JOB ID 162954 SALARY $ 43680 - $ 54080 Lauren Sayers I manage this...

Maintenance Technician in Milwaukee,WI,US

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago

The client is looking for a Maintenance Director to oversee all maintenance at our multifamily property located on the Near West Side. This candidate must have strong knowledge of all aspects of...

Facilities Technician

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 25 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Corporate Office - Franklin, WI Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Position Summary: Responsible for performing routine inspection, maintenance, support tasks and...

Building Services Technician

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 28 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 28 days ago

Maintains and tends outside grounds to include mowing, watering, planting, mulching, trimming grass, flowers, bushes, and trees....

(USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 28 days ago

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

Landscape Specialist

  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sturtevant, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 28 days ago

Position Responsibilities Maintain Ulines beautiful grounds, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, watering, pest and disease control as well as trash and debris removal....

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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...
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...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
Addressing current and future challenges for socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities and communities The program Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes comprises two...

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Salary for Landscape Technician Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Landscape Technicians in Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, WI
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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