Landscaper vs Pest Control Technician

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Pay

Landscaper

$39,500 typical, a year

Most Landscapers earn $36,400 to $43,700 a year.

From 794 postings that list pay

3,712 open jobs now

Landscaper salaries Landscaper jobs

Pest Control Technician

$47,800 typical, a year

Most Pest Control Technicians earn $41,600 to $65,000 a year.

From 710 postings that list pay

1,421 open jobs now

Pest Control Technician salaries Pest Control Technician jobs

Pest Control Technicians typically earn about $8,300 more a year than Landscapers.

What each one does

Landscaper

  • Cut grass and trim edges around lawns, sidewalks, and buildings.
  • Remove weeds and dead plants from flower beds and landscaped areas.
  • Plant, water, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants.
  • Clean up trash, leaves, and debris from outdoor areas and public spaces.
  • Operate and perform basic maintenance on mowers, trimmers, and other equipment.
  • Shovel snow and spread salt on sidewalks and parking lots during winter.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Pest Control Technician

  • Inspect properties to identify signs of pest infestations and damage.
  • Apply approved pest control products to eliminate pests safely.
  • Educate customers on pest prevention methods and maintaining a pest-free environment.
  • Build relationships with customers and schedule appointments.
  • Maintain accurate service records and complete required paperwork.
  • Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Landscaper

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 1 in 10 postings

More common in Landscaper postings

  • Lawn Care 4 in 10 postings
  • Landscaping 3 in 10 postings
  • Turf Equipment 2 in 10 postings
  • Hedge and Shrub Trimming 2 in 10 postings
  • Irrigation 2 in 10 postings

Pest Control Technician

Asked for in both

  • Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 2 in 10 postings

More common in Pest Control Technician postings

  • Pest Control 8 in 10 postings
  • Pesticides 2 in 10 postings
  • PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
  • Insulation Installation 1 in 15 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Landscaper

  • Driver's License 5 in 10 postings
  • DOT Medical Card 1 in 10 postings

Pest Control Technician

  • Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
  • Licensing for Pest Control 3 in 10 postings

Open jobs

Landscaper

  • Grounds Skilled Laborer - Winter Season

    Alterramtnco
    $20 - $22/hr Employer stated
    Winter Park, CO, US
    Driver's LicenseSnow Removal Equipment Operation
    Entry level · 1-2 yrs exp 3 hours ago
    Apply

  • Landscaping Specialist

    SavATree
    Pay not stated 22 Cournoyer Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA, US
    Driver's LicenseLandscapingLawn Care
    Entry level · 1-2 yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply

  • Grounds & Nursery II

    Csusystem
    $46,584 - $55,908/yrstated Fort Collins, CO Onsite
    IrrigationPesticidesDriver's LicenseLawn CareLandscaping
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 7 hours ago
    Apply

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