Landscape Technician

ぞうえんぎじゅつしゃ

Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A technical job that plans, constructs, and maintains green spaces such as parks, gardens, and street trees.

Description

Landscape technicians construct green areas such as urban parks, residential gardens, and street tree belts based on design drawings, and perform maintenance such as planting, pruning, soil management, and paving. They utilize knowledge of botany, soil science, and landscape design to create beautiful spaces in harmony with the natural environment. On-site, they also need to operate heavy machinery, conduct surveys, manage materials, and coordinate with customers and authorities. They develop work plans according to seasons and weather conditions and formulate long-term maintenance plans.

Future Outlook

With the increase in urban greening and environmental conservation awareness, job offers are expected to remain stable. Demand is expected to increase due to maintenance services accompanying aging and local green space regeneration projects.

Personality Traits

Can pay attention to details / Can think creatively / Has physical strength / Interested in the natural environment

Work Style

Can be Independent / Horticulture-related Employment / On-site Work / Public Works

Career Path

Construction Staff → Site Supervisor → Landscape Designer → Landscape Construction Management Technician → Landscape Architect

Required Skills

Horticulture Knowledge / Soil Improvement and Drainage Technology / Surveying Technology / Tree Pruning

Recommended Skills

CAD (Garden Design) / English Document Reading / GIS Basic Knowledge / Landscaping Construction Technology

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it is necessary to accurately manage details such as plant conditions and construction accuracy.
Creativity & Ideation Because creative thinking is required to create highly designed landscapes.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is needed to endure heavy outdoor labor and long hours of work.
Planning & Organization Because the ability to plan and proceed from construction to maintenance is necessary.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because advanced mathematical analysis is not frequently used.

Related Qualifications

  • Landscape Construction Management Technician
  • Landscape Skilled Worker

Aliases

  • Garden Designer
  • Gardener
  • Landscape Technician

Related Jobs

  • Landscape Architect
  • Landscape Construction Management Technician
  • Landscape Skilled Worker

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