Landscape Technician | Auburn Hills, MI
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable for those venturing into landscaping with a decent range of responsibilities, but salary information is lacking.
- Opportunity to start a career in landscaping
- Hands-on training provided for various landscaping tasks
- Outdoor work with diverse responsibilities
Pros
- Hands-on learning in landscaping operations
- Opportunity for advancement in a growing field
- Job offers outdoor work with variety
Cons
- Lack of detailed compensation information
- May require extensive physical labor
- Limited advancement if not proactive in development
Who it's for
Entry-level • On-site, physically demanding
Good fit
- Those starting in landscaping seeking hands-on experience
- Individuals who love working outdoors
- Candidates aiming to build horticultural skills
Not recommended for
- People avoiding physical, outdoor tasks
- Candidates looking for short-term or low-effort jobs
- Individuals not interested in plant care
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Position Overview
Executes planned landscaping operations and maintains grounds and landscape of private, governmental or business residences by performing the following duties.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Cultivate your green career with us!
- Learn to properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and so much more.
- Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions.
- Maintain open communication with management and clients to provide feedback on landscape needs.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment
Qualifications
Skills We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping
- Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology, and knowledge of turf or tree physiology
- Ability to complete the Davey Landscape career development books upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Additional Information
What We Offer: *
- Paid Time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
*all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Landscape Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
