Laborer Jobs

A Laborer in the landscaping industry is responsible for the physical labor involved in landscaping work. Their duties typically include mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, planting flowers, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and maintaining gardens. They may also be responsible for tasks such as installing sprinkler systems or laying sod. A Laborer must be physically fit and capable of doing heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions. They must also have a good understanding of plants and their care, as well as the ability to operate and maintain various landscaping tools and equipment.

There are no specific certifications required for a Landscaping Laborer, but having a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or a Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) accreditation could be advantageous. These certifications can demonstrate a higher level of knowledge and expertise in the landscaping field. Experience in a related field is beneficial. Prior to becoming a Laborer, an individual could hold roles such as a Groundskeeper, Gardener, or a Nursery Worker. These positions provide relevant experience and skills that would be valuable in a landscaping laborer role.

1-15 of 1,885 Jobs

Landscape Construction Supervisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

including site preparation, grading, planting, and hardscape installation Ensure projects adhere to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations Lead and supervise a team of skilled laborers...

Smartscaping

Landscape Laborer

As a landscape laborer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including mulching, landscape maintenance, weeding, pruning, mowing, irrigation, hardscapes, maintaining grounds, fertilizing,...

Landscaping Jobs Available (Laborer, Crew Leader)

  • Westfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westfield, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Our growing company is seeking dedicated, dependable Landscape Laborers and Crew Leaders to work safely in the field....

Crew Leader - Maintenance

  • Maumee, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Maumee, OH
  • 4 days ago

profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers...

Crew Leader - Enhancement

  • Durham, NC
  • 24 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 24 days ago

profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers...

Crew Leader - Tree Care

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 24 days ago

Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers providing Tree Care or related services Minimum 1-year experience working as a climber or bucket truck operator Must have reliable transportation to...

Concrete/Hardscape Crew Leader

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 24 days ago

Our growing company is seeking dedicated, dependable Concrete Landscape Crew Leader to work safely in the field. As a landscape professional, you will work alongside other crew members, receive...

Crew Leader - Install

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 30+ days ago

profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers...

Herdsperson Trainee/Laborer BULLTAIL SOW FARM

  • Ivanhoe, NC
  • moments ago
  • Ivanhoe, NC
  • moments ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

Herdsperson Trainee/Laborer Farm 67041 S4

  • Wallace, NC
  • moments ago
  • Wallace, NC
  • moments ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

Tree Trimmer

  • Buffalo, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Buffalo, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Zielies Tree Service Inc., a leader in Vegetation Management Services is currently seeking Tree Care Professionals. Whether you're an industry veteran or just looking for new opportunities with a...

Laborer

  • Fort Yates, ND
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fort Yates, ND
  • 1 hour ago

SCOPE OF WORK: The Laborer will perform various aspects of road maintenance work such as mowing, chip seal, clean drainages, spread gravel, clean debris from culverts and will be required to safely...

Laborer 1

  • NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Under supervision, performs varied types of manual and unskilled laboring work, and may drive a truck in connection with laboring work on occasion; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The...

Bridge Crew Foreman

  • Olathe, KS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 2 hours ago

clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulder; removes litter and debris from roadways, including debris from flooding to ensure roadways are passable; performs roadside landscaping work, such as mowing...

Tree Trimmer/Arborist, WDW - Out-of-Market $3,000 Hiring Bonus

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 3 hours ago

The Arborist applicant should have experience in tree production, tree care, tree pruning, and tree moving....

Laborer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLandscaping curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Sustainable Agribusiness
A focus on sustainable agricultural and agribusiness practices around the globe. The Sustainable Agriculture MicroMasters program provides you the knowledge to create a healthy environment,...
Speed Reading for Business. Improve focus and comprehension.
THIS IS THE 4 HOUR SPEED READING COURSE PROGRAMME THAT CAN DOUBLE YOUR READING SPEED You will read at least 66% faster or your money back. The teacher, Alex Garcez, gave up his Engineering degree...
A Promise to My Father
Follow Israel “Izzy” Arbeiter as he returns to the sites of his darkest hours and relives the Holocaust's unimaginable horrors. Arbeiter's incredible story of survival unfolds in Nazi-occupied...

Salary for Laborer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.1%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
Master's Degree
4.5%
Some High School
3.1%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Laborers
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Laborer Related Career Advice Articles

Collage showing the best areas for landscaping jobs in the united states
5 Best States for Landscaping Jobs

Find out what state has the most landscaping jobs and the best places in the United States for green industry professionals to launch their landscaping careers.

Read article »