Laborer Jobs in Phillipsburg, 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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Crew Leader - Maintenance

  • Nazareth, PA (10 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nazareth, PA (10 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 60+ 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...

Crew Leader - Enhancement

  • Nazareth, PA (10 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nazareth, PA (10 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 60+ 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...

Landscaping and Stone General Laborer Workers Needed

  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

HELP WANTED-LOOKING TO HIRE: Stone and Landscaping labor/helpers Workers Needed around my own home Please Call ... ask for Tony. locator in the Hackettstown area. Must speak English

Landscape Laborer - Maintenance

  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Beautify properties by pulling weeds, watering, removing trash, trimming, edging, pruning, hedging, and blowing leaves and debris using different pieces of landscape equipment....

Seasonal Golf Course Laborer - PT

  • Allentown, PA (18 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (18 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

These include turf tractors, push mowers, weed whackers and associated equipment....

Seasonal Golf Course Laborer

  • Allentown, PA (18 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (18 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTIONClass Title: Full Time Seasonal Golf Course Laborer (Mar.-Nov.)...

Laborer

  • East Stroudsburg, PA (24 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Stroudsburg, PA (24 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Laborer East Stroudsburg University, United States about 20 hours ago Location: East Stroudsburg, PENNSYLVANIA East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Laborer!...

Crew Leader - Maintenance (Allentown / Nazareth, PA)

  • Nazareth, PA (10 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Nazareth, PA (10 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 19 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...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Blairstown, NJ (21 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Blairstown, NJ (21 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Pruning fruit trees greenhouse production, field planting, care, and cleanup. Fruit, vegetable & hay harvest, grading and packing of produce and bag field crops....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Ringoes, NJ (23 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (23 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ 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

  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Ringoes, NJ (23 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (23 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Pittstown, NJ (11 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pittstown, NJ (11 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ 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 (23 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (23 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Chester, NJ (24 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chester, NJ (24 miles from Phillipsburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Plant, harvest, wash, pack, grow, irrigate, fertilize, weed, apply pesticides, & prune: fruit trees, small fruits, vegetables, ornamental, hay & grain crops; maintain ornamental & vegetable...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg, 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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