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.

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gardener

Job Responsibilities: Mulching and weeding to maintain a clean and attractive landscape Performing landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, pruning, and fertilizing Installing hardscapes and irrigation...

Licensed Pesticide Applicator - Landscaping

  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • 1 day ago

Columbia Grounds Management, Inc., a Howard County based full service commercial landscape maintenance and snow removal company established in 1979, is seeking a reliable individual to provide high...

TrueWinds Consulting LLC

Branch Manager

We are a larger family owned Landscape Maintenance and Design Build Company that is expanding into new markets and is in need of new management to help us grow....

gardener

Job Description: Performing mulching, weeding, and landscape maintenance Mowing, pruning, and fertilizing plants Installing and maintaining irrigation systems Company Information: Sunflower Lawn Care...

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,...

Wintegrity

General Labor

Responsibilities: General Labor Picking and sorting of scrap metals Must be comfortable bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20lbs consistently Must be able to stand up to 10 hours Cleaning areas...

Landscape field crew

  • Topanga, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Topanga, CA
  • 9 days ago

Job description ESSENTIAL DUTIES: MAINTENANCE - working with a team to provide landscape maintenance services, clean drivers license prefered. Irrigation knowledge a plus....

Landscape Construction Supervisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 11 days ago

irrigation, hardscape installation, and other elements Ensure that construction projects adhere to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations Lead and supervise a team of skilled laborers...

Didlake, Inc.

Grounds Laborer - Seasonal

The Grounds Laborer Maintenance maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and...

Crew Leader - Enhancement

  • Findlay, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Findlay, OH
  • 8 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 - Maintenance

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 8 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...

Concrete/Hardscape Crew Leader

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 26 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 26 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...

Residential Lawn Specialist/Aerator

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 29 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 29 days ago

At TruGreen, we are committed to our customers, our teams, our values and the science of lawn care....

Landscaping Jobs Available (Laborer, Crew Leader)

  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

Load mulch on trailer and move to fields, unload and spread mulch around plants as needed. Inspect the field to maintain a 3 to 5 foot weed free strip between rows by removing weeds, grass, etc....

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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
44.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
4.3%
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%


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