Laborer Jobs in Portola Valley, CA

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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Tree Trimmer I/II

  • Mountain View, CA (9 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (9 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Essentials Tree Trimmer I One year of park or landscape maintenance experience. Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade....

Tree Trimmer III

  • Mountain View, CA (9 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (9 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 7 days ago

What's the Role and What You'll Do We're looking for a self-motivated, safety-oriented, and diligent individual with exceptional customer service skills who enjoys working outdoors to take on the...

Skilled Labor

  • Woodside, CA (5 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Woodside, CA (5 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Care, planting, watering, weeding, pruning Qualifications: Must have basic hand and power tools Ability to follow OSHA requirements and safety precautions Able to work in hot and cold environments...

Lead Tree Trimmer

  • Santa Cruz, CA (20 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (20 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Knowledge of tree biology, growth patterns, decay organisms, proper pruning cuts and pruning wound closure....

Hand Crew Member

  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Cut and remove brush, small trees and other hazardous vegetation using chainsaws, weed eaters, trimmers, pole saws...

Landscaper/ Tree Service to transplant a tree

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Landscaper/ Tree Service to transplant a tree (willow glen / cambrian) image 1 of 3 compensation: 1 I'm looking for someone that knows trees and how to transplant them accordingly. This Meyer...

Crew Leader (Emerald Landscape)

  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Heres what youd do: The Landscape Maintenance Crew Leaders directs crew members and reports to Area/Operations Manager to ensure that client expectations are met for each job....

SUNDAY $25/hr Seeking Laborers for Gardening, Weed Removal

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 28 days ago

SUNDAY $25/hr Seeking Laborers for Gardening, Weed Removal (san jose east) compensation: $25 per hour cash paid at shift end You need your own equipment and ladder....

Laborer San Jose State University

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

tasks such as preparing work areas; performs rough repair work; tears down structures; patches pavement; and performs pick and shovel work; assists in grounds maintenance, including such activities as pruning...

Landscaper

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Works safely with a variety of power trimming, mowing, and tilling equipment, such as mowers, edgers, string trimmers, tractors, tillers, etc. as required by job assignment....

Turf Crew Lead

  • Santa Cruz, CA (20 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (20 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

, edging, aeration, fertilization, overseeding, topdressing, and pesticide application....

Golf Course Maintenance Crew

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS Learn and apply the company's standard operating procedures Landscaping duties include: mowing, raking and weeding and divot repair of the golf course and outside common areas...

Landscaper (Emerald Landscape)

  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Here's what you'd do: You'd create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties....

Construction Crew Leader

  • Menlo Park, CA (6 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (6 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Construction Crew Leader Full Time LandscapeMaintenance Menlo Park, CA, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1086 Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly Crew Leader Reports to: Supervisor & Client Minimum...

Landscaper

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Here's what you'd do: You'd create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties....

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Portola Valley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Portola Valley, CA 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 in Portola Valley, CA
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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