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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Landscaper

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 8 hours ago

About 10 hours a week Propertys locations range from New Britain - Waterbury - West haven Responsibilities include - lawn mowing - weed whacking - hedge trimming - leaf pick up All equipment provided...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Cromwell, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 3 days ago

12 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 07/01/2025 - 11/29/2025.Crops/Commodities: Annuals (flowers), vegetables (beans and peppers). Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Bethel, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Bethel, CT
  • 3 days ago

Including but not limited to driving, operating and maintaining farm equipment, preparing, planting, pruning, weeding, spraying, mowing, harvesting, grading, packaging of apples....

Now Hiring Landscapers

  • Milford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 4 days ago

We currently have landscape and mowing positions available....

Light construction landscape labor

  • Windsor, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 4 days ago

un Light construction landscape labor (Windsor) compensation: $20.00 and up employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Landscape Contruction Full time starting in Windsor daily...

Light construction landscape labor

  • Windsor, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 5 days ago

Full time starting in Windsor daily. Seeking daily help on building of patios and sidewalks. No experience needed. Willing to pay well if youre a motivated worker. Must be able to bend and lift...

Landscape Laborer

  • Guilford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Guilford, 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....

Tree Trimmers/Groundman (CT & MA)

  • Granby, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Granby, CT
  • 5 days ago

un Tree Trimmers/Groundman (CT & MA) (Western CT/MA) y compensation: $21-$33 depending on experience employment type: job title: Tree Trimmer/Climber relocation assistance available GREEN VELVET...

Need general labor for lawncare, brush cleanup. Moving items to sel

  • Stafford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Stafford, CT
  • 10 days ago

Activiteis: Basic lawn care, (leaves, aeration, spread weed & freed....

Need laborer for post holes and concrete and mulching

  • Madison, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison, 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...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Manchester, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 10 days ago

Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products....

Laborer - Vehicle Attendant, Seasonal

  • New Haven, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 11 days ago

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS This is seasonal, limited skilled manual and servicing work. The work is closely supervised, and the employee receives work instructions at the beginning of each new job; however...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 15 days ago

Duties may include but are not limited to tilling the soil, applying fertilizer, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning, applying pesticides, picking, cutting, cleaning, sorting, packing, processing...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Guilford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Guilford, 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...

Landscape Laborer

  • East Hartford, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 16 days ago

un Landscape Laborer (East Hartford) Santana Brothers Landscaping compensation: Various employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Landscaper Looking for someone that has experience in...

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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
44.6%
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 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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