Laborer Jobs in New Jersey

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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Hardscape Crew Leader/Foreman

  • Lumberton, NJ
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  • Lumberton, NJ
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Hardscape Crew Leader - lead person for the hardscape installation crew. Minimum of 3 years as a foreman/crew leader. Must have total knowledge of installing interlocking pavers and wall block,...

Hardscape Laborers and Crew Leader

  • Sicklerville, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Sicklerville, NJ
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Hardscape Laborers: Seeking full time experienced hardscape laborers. Minimum of 2 years full-time experience....

Part time Landscaper wanted

  • Chesterfield, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Chesterfield, NJ
  • moments ago

Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors, landscaping is very labor intensive. Must be comfortable using power tools and machinery....

Landscape Laborer

  • Princeton, NJ
  • moments ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • moments ago

Landscape company looking to hire maintenance laborers for a golf course located in Princeton, NJ. The position will consist of preparing the golf course for daily play....

Landscape Enhancement Crew Members

  • Sparta, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sparta, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Duties: - Perform regular garden maintenance tasks such as mulching, weeding, pruning, deadheading, seasonal pruning. -Perform detail work on residential and commercial properties....

Nursery Laborer

  • Chester, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chester, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Key Responsibilities: Care for flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees, including spraying, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and pruning....

Lawn Sprinkler Irrigation Service Personnel and Crew Installation Personnel

  • Englishtown, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Englishtown, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

Central Jersey Irrigation is hiring reliable service personnel and Installation Installer Laborers Must have experience in Lawn Sprinklers Irrigation Must have transportation to work Must have valid...

Landscaper III Princeton University

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

Pruning, Trimming Planting Assist with the maintenance, preservation, and improvement of university grounds to include installing and maintaining basic grounds landscape plantings, pruning, mulching...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery in Vineland , New Jersey 4 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 05/14/2025 - 10/19/2025. Crops/Commodities: Assorted flowers and peas....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Mannington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mannington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Transplant, weed, thin and prune crops. Clean, grade, sort package and load harvested products....

landscaper capable of operating zero-turn mowers, a mason dump and landscape trailer, and other landscaping tools....

Landscape Laborer

  • Closter, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Closter, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Landscape Laborer in Closter , New Jersey TGL Management Inc, Bergenfield, NJ....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Bordentown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bordentown, NJ
  • 1 day 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

  • Pilesgrove, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pilesgrove, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Dominic S Leonardi Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery in Pilesgrove , New Jersey 10 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 05/17/2025 - 10/25/2025....

Golf Course Landscaping Laborer

  • Hamburg, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamburg, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for this position consist of but are not limited to: Maintain and groom bunkers Divot filling, ball mark repair, and weed removal Assist in landscaping club house and shrub beds String...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.8%
Bachelor's Degree
20.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
4.2%
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 New Jersey
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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