Laborer Jobs in La Grange Park, IL

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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Journeyman - Top Trimmer

  • Lewis Tree Service
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Possess general knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and proper pruning techniques....

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Crew Leader - Maintenance

  • Yellowstone Landscape
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

results -A company that values and appreciates YOU Requirements Legal authorization to work in the United States Experience managing a crew consisting of laborers providing landscaping or related services...

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Part-Time Summer Yard Laborer

  • Premier Landscape Contractors
  • West Chicago, IL (18 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (18 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Part-Time Yard Laborer Premier Services Award-Winning Team About Premier Services From landscape design to unparalleled property care, our deep expertise and commitment to quality are what make us Premier...

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Part-time Summer Field Laborer

  • Premier Landscape Contractors
  • West Chicago, IL (18 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (18 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay (based on experience) Weekly pay Job Summary: Landscape Laborers work collaboratively to provide high-quality lawn care and landscaping services....

In Person Part Time

Landscape workers

  • Arlington Heights, IL (20 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (20 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

- Duties include - - Cleanup of flower beds and bush areas, trimming, planting, distributing mulch, etc - Bush Trimming, Landscaping, or related experience helpful but not necessary!...

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Landscaping Labor (Full-Time)

  • Evergreen Landscapes LLC
  • Skokie, IL (15 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (15 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: - Mowing, edging, and trimming lawns - Weeding garden beds and pruning shrubs/trees - Installing mulch, gravel, sod, and soil - Planting and removing flowers, shrubs, and trees...

In Person Full Time

Landscape Laborer

  • Ware Landscaping Inc
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Duties: Care for established lawns by mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aerating, watering, weeding, fertilizing, raking, removing thatch, litter, leaves, and debris....

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Part time Greenhouse/Horticultural Center Laborer

  • Joliet Park District
  • New Lenox, IL (23 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (23 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Perform maintenance (i.e. clean up and debris removal inside greenhouses and outdoor grounds, mulching, mowing, pruning, weeding, watering, fertilizing, plant care, propagating, potting/repotting plants...

In Person Part Time

Seasonal Greenhouse/Horticultural Center Laborer

  • Joliet Park District
  • New Lenox, IL (23 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (23 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Perform maintenance (i.e. clean up and debris removal inside greenhouses and outdoor grounds, mulching, mowing, pruning, weeding, watering, fertilizing, plant care, propagating, potting/repotting plants...

In Person Temporary

Looking for 3-4 landscape workers for outdoor work this after

  • Willowbrook, IL (7 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (7 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Work includes: Preparing flowering beds Planting trees Digging holes for trees Leveling ground Moving and placing soil and mulch General landscape preparation work Pay: Twenty to twenty-two dollars...

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Landscape Laborer

  • Premier Landscape Contractors
  • Elgin, IL (22 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (22 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Laborers work as part of a team to deliver high-quality lawn care and landscaping services to our clients....

In Person

Landscape Laborer-Maintenance

  • Yellowstone Landscape
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 18 days ago

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

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General Laborer Weekly Pay

  • TruGreen
  • Midlothian, IL (15 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Midlothian, IL (15 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 19 days ago

As a Residential Lawn Care Specialist, you'll be both a skilled technician and a turf whisperer, breathing life into lawns while earning the trust of homeowners who take pride in their outdoor spaces...

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General Labor Full-Time Groundskeeper, Landscape. Habla Espanol!

  • FS CCH
  • Palos Hills, IL (9 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (9 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 28 days ago

General Labor Full-Time Groundskeeper, Landscape. Habla Espanol!...

In Person Full Time

Looking for property preservation/maintenance/ tree trimming crew

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from La Grange Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

- Door and window installation - Flooring, siding, skirting installation - Trash out, Maid service - basic roofing, gutter works - Fence Installation - Tree removal/vine removal/tree trimming and landscaping...

In Person

Demographic Data for La Grange Park, IL

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in La Grange Park, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in La Grange Park, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.5%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some High School
3.0%
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 La Grange Park, IL
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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