Laborer Jobs in Plainfield, 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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Part-Time Summer Yard Laborer

  • Premier Landscape Contractors
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, 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...

In Person Part Time

Part-time Summer Field Laborer

  • Premier Landscape Contractors
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, 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 Laborer

  • Ware Landscaping Inc
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, 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....

In Person

Part time Greenhouse/Horticultural Center Laborer

  • Joliet Park District
  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, 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 (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, 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 (19 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (19 miles from Plainfield, 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...

In Person

Landscape Laborer

  • Premier Landscape Contractors
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, 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 Crew Driver/technician

  • Walmart
  • Morris, IL (16 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Morris, IL (16 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Duties include mowing, trimming, and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence....

In Person

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

  • FS CCH
  • Palos Hills, IL (23 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Palos Hills, IL (23 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 28 days ago

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

In Person Full Time

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

  • R. SMITS & SONS THE FARM,LLC
  • Oswego, IL (8 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oswego, IL (8 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

In Person

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

  • ODonovan & Son Landscaping INC
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Job duties include weeding; tilling soil; applying fertilizers; transplanting; thinning; watering; staking; pruning; digging trees; shrubs; and perennials....

In Person

Tree Climber-Tree Care

  • SavATree
  • Warrenville, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Since then, we've grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care....

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General Laborer Weekly Pay

  • TruGreen
  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 45+ 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...

In Person

Outdoor Lawn Worker Weekly Pay

  • TruGreen
  • Campton Hills, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Campton Hills, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 45+ 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...

In Person

Inwood Golf Seasonal Laborer

  • Joliet Park District
  • Joliet, IL (2 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Joliet, IL (2 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Duties include but not limited to; mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, watering, trash picking/collection, etc. and other duties as assigned....

In Person Temporary

Demographic Data for Plainfield, IL

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Plainfield, IL

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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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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