Laborer Jobs in Connecticut

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 Labor / Trabajo Paisajistico

  • East Berlin, CT
  • 14 hours ago
  • East Berlin, CT
  • 14 hours ago

Full Time Landscapers Wanted crew member & crew lead position available $18-$22 EOE Join a company that recognizes that its employees are its most important assets We are looking for a Crew Leader and...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop,Nursery

  • Woodbury, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, CT
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools, such as, but not limited to, shovels, hoes, pruning shears, knives, and ladders....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Bethlehem, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethlehem, CT
  • 1 day ago

Plant vegetables, trees and bushes, mow around trees and bushes using a had mower, and weed around ground plants....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Ellington, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Ellington, CT
  • 1 day ago

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Bale, stack and load hay and straw and pick rocks from fields. Cut, load, split, and stack fire wood....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Somers, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Somers, CT
  • 1 day ago

Work may include but not limited to perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating, harvesting and curing of tobacco, preparing soil, planting, pruning, weeding, and thinning....

Crew Leader

  • Newington, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Newington, CT
  • 3 days ago

Crew Leader This position is for a full-time employee who is highly detailed, professional and experienced in the property maintenance field. The crew leaders main objective is to lead a crew to...

Roads & Grounds Laborer

  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Roads and Grounds Working Supervisor, the incumbent performs heavy physical activity during snow removal and skilled tasks related to the year round clean-up and...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • East Granby, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • East Granby, CT
  • 8 days ago

Employee must be able to plant, cultivate, weed and harvest a large variety of vegetable, fruit and flower crops....

Landscaper

  • Hamden, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 9 days ago

Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Enfield, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Enfield, CT
  • 10 days ago

Groszyk & Sons Farms LLC Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, in Enfield , Connecticut 28 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 5/10/2025 - 11/30/2025. Crops/Commodities: Broadleaf tobacco....

Landscaper Wanted

  • New London, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • New London, CT
  • 10 days ago

un LANDSCAPER WANTED compensation: $18/hour Looking for landscapers that can do leaf removals, cut grass, trim hedges, installing mulch, etc. Starting pay is $18/hour. Contact ... post id: ... [ ]...

Landscapers needed

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 10 days ago

un Landscapers needed (Fairfield) D&M Landscaping Beechmont ave near Summit compensation: depending on experience employment type: job title: Landscaping Position Landscape postions available to work...

Laborer Streets/Highways

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 13 days ago

Laborers are responsible for the satisfactory performance of light and heavy manual laboring tasks in a wide variety of construction and maintenance work throughout the roads, grounds and other properties...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Southington, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Southington, CT
  • 13 days ago

, mowing, fertilizing, and harvesting....

Skilled tree worker

  • East Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

un Skilled tree worker (East Hartford) compensation: Equal to experience and qualifications employment type: job title: Tree worker We are seeking a Tree worker experience only. Must have a CDL...

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Connecticut

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 in Connecticut offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.8%
Bachelor's Degree
20.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
4.2%
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 Connecticut
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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