Laborer Jobs in Milford, NJ

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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Tree Climber

  • Newtown, PA (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newtown, PA (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

LAWN CARE SPECIALIST New York, Wappingers Falls Lawn Care Full Time LAWNC005803 JOB SUMMARY The Lawn Care Specialist team are the reason our customers brag about their thick, green, lush lawns....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Worker will be responsible for pruning vines down to bottom wire, mulching, weeding, and shoot positioning....

5hrs Yard Laborer Needed for $100 Cash Pay - June 12 at 2 PM

  • Easton, PA (12 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Easton, PA (12 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

5hrs Yard Laborer Needed for $100 Cash Pay - June 12 at 2 PM (Easton) compensation: $20 per hour Job Details: - Gardening and Mulching (cutting shrubs, shoveling, mulching) ** All tools and materials...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Ringoes, NJ (17 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (17 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Hillsborough, NJ (22 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (22 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Hackettstown, NJ (24 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (24 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Orchard and field maintenance: planting, irrigation, weeding, pruning, training, thinning, harvest, cleaning, packing, loading, storing. Field, farm, and shed sanitation....

Farmworkers & Laborers Crop

  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Weed fields by hand or with a hoe. Sort potatoes on conveyor belt, removing the damaged potatoes and foreign materials by hand....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Ringoes, NJ (17 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (17 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Tasks related to the growing of nursery stock will include some combination of the following: Mow, cut, and weed fields....

Farm Laborer

  • Hillsborough, NJ (22 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (22 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Pittstown, NJ (6 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittstown, NJ (6 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, apply pesticides, clean, irrigate, and load produce. Operate, repair, maintain tractors/implements to grow and harvest crops....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Ringoes, NJ (17 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (17 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Weeds, mows, loads/unloads truck and wagons. May operate tractors and other mechanical equipment under supervision....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Weed fields by hand or with a hoe. Sort potatoes on conveyor belt, removing the damaged potatoes and foreign materials by hand....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Phillipsburg, NJ (7 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ (7 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Duties include manually plant, cultivate, weed, prune, train and harvest grapes; use hand tools, such as shovels, hoes, pruning shears; till soil, apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Long Valley, NJ (20 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Valley, NJ (20 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Plant/transplant seeds/seedlings/trees; weed, thin, prune, & inspect crops/plants; spray fertilizer, pesticides, & herbicides to fertilize & control insects, fungi, & weeds....

Landscape Laborer

  • Allentown, PA (19 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (19 miles from Milford, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Some responsibilities include mowing, edging/mulching, shrub trimming, and other general grounds maintenance duties. Must have reliable transportation to work....

Demographic Data for Milford, NJ

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Milford, NJ

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 Milford, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
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 Milford, NJ
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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