Laborer Jobs in East Lyme, CT

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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Landscape Laborer

  • Guilford, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Guilford, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Looking for dependable, self motivated individual to perform all aspects of cemetery landscape maintenance. Experience with landscape equipment: mowers, trimmers etc., needed....

Need laborer for post holes and concrete and mulching

  • Madison, CT (19 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison, CT (19 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Need laborer for post holes and concrete and mulching (Madison) compensation: $25 hr cash I need a laborer to assist with digging holes I have a power post auger from harbor freight and need to set...

Landscaper

  • East Hampton, NY (24 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • East Hampton, NY (24 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Duties: Landscape maintenance: mow lawns, plant plants, trees, shrubs. Mulch, trim, weeding....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Guilford, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Guilford, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 15 days ago

General duties include: seeding, transplanting, writing labels for transplants, weeding, thinning, cultivating and pruning, less than 15% of the season; planting 15% of the season; harvesting, picking...

Landscaper, handyman , porter

  • Windham, CT (22 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Windham, CT (22 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Landscaper, handyman, porter (North Windham) My three rose facility management compensation: 17-23 employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Landscaper/porter/handyperson I am looking...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • East Lyme, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Lyme, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, knives and weed eaters. Manually transplant, weed and thin crops. Till and hoe soil and apply mulch....

Landscaping Laborer

  • Groton, CT (10 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Groton, CT (10 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Landscaping Tasks: Trim hedges and remove weeds. Maintain landscaping beds. Mow, rake, edge, and hand-prune plants. Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees. Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs....

Landscaper

  • Durham, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Durham, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

You'd be responsible for: Cutting turf, trimming and edging along borders, and blowing using power equipment Pruning shrubs and low trees to improve the growth habit or remove damaged branches Planting...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in East Lyme, CT

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.

Highest Education Level

Laborers in East Lyme, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.6%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 East Lyme, CT
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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