Laborer Jobs in Pennington, 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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Experienced Landscaper Needed IMMEDIATE HIRE

  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (10 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

I am looking for someone with experience with a weedwhacker and landscaping and lawn care and somebody just for sat. or part time....

Landscape laborer

  • Ambler, PA (24 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ambler, PA (24 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Experience with mulching, trimming, edging, lawn care and landscape maintenance preferred but not necessary. Paying $18- $25 hour depending on experience....

Tree Climber

  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 21 days ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • East Windsor, NJ (13 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (13 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake, tie, trellis and prune plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. May tie vegetables in bunches. Mow, cut, and weed fields....

Landscaper

  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Heres what youd do: Youd create beautiful environments by providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Allentown, NJ (18 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Allentown, NJ (18 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, shears, knives, cutters, and weeders....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Bordentown, NJ (16 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Bordentown, NJ (16 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Transplant, weed, thin, tie, stake and prune crops....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Princeton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (7 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

These responsibilities include: seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting, hoeing and maintenance of row crops as well....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Cinnaminson, NJ (24 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cinnaminson, NJ (24 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Propagate, transplant, weed, prune and thin. Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Ringoes, NJ (8 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (8 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 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 (13 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (13 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

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

Farmworkers & Laborers Crop

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 22 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

  • Millstone Township, NJ (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Millstone Township, NJ (21 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Farm equipment operation: Workers may be required to operate tractors, motorized pruning equipment, skid steer and other farm equipment needed to maintain, harvest and load goods as an incidental activity...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Ringoes, NJ (8 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (8 miles from Pennington, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Pennington, NJ

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Pennington, 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 Pennington, NJ 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 Pennington, 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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