Landscape Technician
Landscape Technician
Landscape technicians manage, redesign and maintain properties. This would include growing and transplanting of a variety of plants and construction of hardscapes. They follow plans and specifications, inspecting and directing the planting of landscape material associated with improvement, beautification and erosion control.
What Responsibilities Will I Have?:
- Grow, maintain and transplant flowers, shrubs and trees
- Maintain and install sprinkler systems
- Construct walkways, walls and small foot bridges
- Follow plans and specifications
- Create and adhere to various watering and feeding schedules
- Plan new growth planting patterns in distinct seasonal changes
- Identify and eliminate detrimental insects or diseases
- Adhere to a predetermined budget
- Operate a variety of mechanical equipment
- Apply chemicals if certified
Recommended High School Courses:
The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, mathematics, geometry and a focus on science, particularly biology, botany, earth science and geography.
Education/Training Required:
An associate or bachelor’s degree in landscape horticulture, turf grass, plant science, soil science, agronomy, biology or related field is required.
Future Job Market Outlook:
Typical Employers:
Landscape technicians are typically employed by greenhouses, nurseries, government agencies, residential communities, athletic venues or universities.
Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations:
- Soil Science Society of America
- American Nursery and Landscape Association
- Committee for Sustainable Agriculture
- Weed Science Society of America
- Professional Lawn Care Association
- Professional Landscape Designers
- National Association of Landscape Professionals
Average Annual Full-Time Salary:
$32,766
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