Laborer Jobs in Somerville, 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

  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 29 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...

Landscaper

  • Mine Hill, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mine Hill, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Landscaper capable of driving trucks, operating professional landscaping equipment, able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. Work hours begin...

Skilled Hardscape Crew Member $18 - $24/hr

  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Join BTS Landscaping, a well-established landscape company with 25 years of dedicated service in Morris County. We are seeking a committed Skilled Hardscape Crew Member to play a vital role in our...

Hiring Landscapers to start tomorrow

  • Roselle Park, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roselle Park, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

un Hiring Landscapers to start tomorrow (Roselle Park, NJ) compensation: $15-16/hr Hiring Landscapers to start tomorrow Job duties s: Able to do Weed eating, Blowing, Edging, Trimming, Blowing, Hedge...

Landscape Laborer - Maintenance

  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Experienced Lawn Crew Member Must Know Commercial Mowers

  • Roxbury Township, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Roxbury Township, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Experienced Lawn Crew Member - Must Know Commercial Mowers compensation: Hourly, competitive rates with overtime pay employment type: job title: Crew Leader We're looking for someone who knows...

5hrs Yard Laborer w/ Tools Needed for $160 Cash Pay - June 21 ASAP

  • Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

5hrs Yard Laborer w/ Tools Needed for $160 Cash Pay - June 21 ASAP (Parsippany) compensation: $160 for labor and tools Job Details: - Weeding - Additional instructions will be provided at the job site...

Crew Lead - Tree Climber

  • Mount Freedom, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mount Freedom, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, 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 (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 15 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 (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 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....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Ringoes, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Ringoes, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 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 (6 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (6 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 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 (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 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 (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Somerville, NJ

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Somerville, 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 Somerville, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
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 Somerville, 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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