Laborer Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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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Crew Member Position

  • Dover, FL (20 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dover, FL (20 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 9 hours ago

The requirements for the Crew Member Position is being able to come to work on time, line trim, edge, blow, run z-turn mowers and all of the other basic landscape maintenance tools....

Need handyman/ Landscaper. START ASAP , W2 EMPLOYEE

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Need handyman/ Landscaper. START ASAP, W2 EMPLOYEE (LAKELAND) compensation: $120 Need handyman/ Landscaper MESSAGE ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE, WHERE YOU LIVE, IS YOUR LICENSE GOOD? ANY TICKETS IN...

Tree trimmer

  • Valrico, FL (22 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Valrico, FL (22 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 2 days ago

un Tree trimmer (Valrico) image 1 of 4 compensation: Contract / Flat rate Tree trimmer needed for some general branches,. We are NOT removing any trees just trimming. Landscape cleanup: remove...

Exp'd Landscaper $16-24 p/hr + up to $1000 Bonus

  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 5 days ago

experience and know how to properly operate hand tools such as gas powered hedge trimmers and line trimmers and who also have some experience installing landscape materials such as plants, trees, rock and mulch...

Operations Laborer

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 11 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center or landfill....

Electric Line trimmer

  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Pruning of trees aloft using a bucket truck, or rope and saddle Pruning trees from the ground using a variety of hand and power tools Providing other tree maintenance as required Prunes and maintains...

Crew Leader

  • Haines City, FL (20 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Haines City, FL (20 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Has a basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applies to working in...

Farmworkers and Laborers

  • Dover, FL (20 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Dover, FL (20 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $12.72 - $16.18 Per hour Farmworkers and Laborers*** (Suppressed) Occupation: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Location...

Tree Worker

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 24 days ago

Tree Worker (Lakeland) compensation: Depends on experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Tree worker that can cut At least five years experience. Know how to use a...

Landscaper (Four Corners)

  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 24 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....

Landscape Crew Driver

  • Lithia, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lithia, FL (21 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 25 days ago

Landscape Crew Driver Duval Landscape Maintenance is currently seeking a candidate to fill a Crew Driver position. We are a commercial landscape maintenance and management company....

Landscape Laborer - Maintenance

  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Crew Leader - Maintenance

  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 30+ 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...

Fleet Laborer

  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plant City, FL (15 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

POSITION: FLEET LABORER COMANCO is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Fleet Laborer to join our team....

Crew Member- Lithia

  • Thonotosassa, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Thonotosassa, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Mow, edge, and maintain turf areas weekly, ensuring hardscapes and beds are properly edged, weeded, and watered....

Demographic Data for Lakeland, FL

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Lakeland, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.2%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Lakeland, FL
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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