Landscape Maintenance Technician

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Landscape Garden Centers

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain the appearance and health of outdoor properties through seasonal cleanups, plant care, and general landscape upkeep. Operate landscaping equipment and drive company vehicles to various residential and commercial job sites.

Qualifications

You have a valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. You are dependable, possess a strong work ethic, and can work independently or as part of a team. You are also willing to learn new landscaping skills and obtain a Pesticide Applicator License.

Must Have Skills for ATS

pruning

trimming

leaf removal

weeding

mulching

planting

trimmers

blowers

hedge trimmers

sprayers

fertilizer application

pesticide application

hand tools

landscaping equipment

trucks and trailers

South Dakota Pesticide Applicator License

Job Description

Landscape Maintenance Technician – Sioux Falls, SD

Schedule

Full-time seasonal position (spring through fall)
Typical daytime hours Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work based on weather, seasonal workload, and customer needs. 

The Role

The Landscape Maintenance Technician helps maintain the appearance and health of outdoor properties through seasonal cleanups, landscape maintenance, and plant care. This role works closely with a team to complete landscaping projects efficiently and safely while providing quality service to customers. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in hands-on tasks, and is willing to learn landscaping and plant care skills.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform spring and fall cleanups including pruning, trimming, leaf removal, and debris cleanup
  • Maintain landscape beds through weeding, mulching, watering, and general upkeep
  • Assist with planting flowers, shrubs, and other landscape materials as needed
  • Operate landscaping equipment such as trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and sprayers safely and efficiently
  • Support fertilizer and pesticide applications following company procedures and safety guidelines
  • Monitor plant health and report weeds, pests, or landscape concerns
  • Drive company vehicles to residential and commercial job sites
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and equipment

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to safely use hand tools and landscaping equipment
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Willingness to learn landscaping and plant care practices
  • Willingness to obtain a South Dakota Pesticide Applicator License after hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous landscaping, lawn care, groundskeeping, horticulture, or outdoor labor experience
  • Experience operating landscaping equipment and tools
  • Experience driving trucks and trailers
  • Basic knowledge of plants, shrubs, weeds, and landscape maintenance practices
  • Existing South Dakota Pesticide Applicator License

Why This Role

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and seeing the results of their work each day. Employees have the chance to build practical landscaping skills, work with an experienced team, and stay active throughout the season in a stable, team-oriented environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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Landscape Garden Centers

What started as a destination Garden Center in the vast rural environment just outside of Sioux Falls city limits, Landscape Garden Centers has blossomed into the region's premier Greenhouse and Landscape Services provider. From the beginning, we have experienced many changes; including becoming enveloped by the sprawling urban growth of Sioux Falls, as well as our transition from Lakeland Nurseries to Landscape Garden Centers in 1989. These changes are what have kept the company vibrant for over 40 years, allowing us to consistently deliver the unique experiences our clients have come to expect.
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