Laborer Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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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Hiring Landscapers to start tomorrow

  • Roselle Park, NJ (18 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roselle Park, NJ (18 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 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...

Landscaper

  • Wyckoff, NJ (21 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wyckoff, NJ (21 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Landscaper (Wyckoff) compensation: $20 per hour Type of work: Weed. Put down mulch. Dig holes....

$500 Bonus $40hr Handy Mover Cleaner Demo Labor Helper Painter & More

  • Garden City South, NY (15 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City South, NY (15 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

care, mowing, gardening, gardener, arborist, aeration, job, weed control, edging, fertilization, seeding, clean up, leaf removal, leaves, garden, lawns, landscaping, landscaper, landscape job, mower...

Laborer I - Nassau Community College

  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Mow lawns, plants bulbs, shrubs, and trees, spread fertilizers, dig ditches, clean culverts and catch basins, and shovel snow. Load and unload equipment and supplies....

Landscape Laborers

  • Oceanside, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanside, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

EXPERIENCE IN ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING. DRIVERS LICENSE A PLUS EXCELLENT SALARY. FULL TIME POSITION.OCEANSIDE NY AREA. CALL: ...

Golf Landscaping Assistant

  • Rockaway Beach, NY (11 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockaway Beach, NY (11 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns. Plant and maintain shrubs, and trees....

Tree Climber (NYC)

  • Oceanside, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanside, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Heres what youd do: Tree Climbers are responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection and tree removals....

Landscaper (Bronx)

  • Oceanside, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oceanside, NY (17 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 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....

Laborer

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Mows, prunes, cultivates and maintains lawns, shrubs and trees. Assists in grading, seeding, planting, sodding, cultivation and fertilizing....

Extra Laborer

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Who are we hiring: The Extra Laborer is responsible for general cleaning duties and maintaining a safe, orderly environment....

Laborer I

  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Mow lawns, plants bulbs, shrubs, and trees, spread fertilizers, dig ditches, clean culverts and catch basins, and shovel snow. Load and unload equipment and supplies....

Laborer

  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Mows, prunes, cultivates and maintains lawns, shrubs and trees. Assists in grading, seeding, planting, sodding, cultivation and fertilizing....

Field Representative for Landscape Construction

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

. - Assist the Director of Landscape Construction in overseeing all matters relating to landscape construction, such as supervising landscape contractors, arborists, tree pruning and removals, tagging...

Extra Laborer

  • New York City, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York City, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Who are we hiring: The Extra Laborer is responsible for general cleaning dutiesand maintaining a safe, orderly environment....

Laborer CUNY Brooklyn College

  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Mows, prunes, cultivates and maintains lawns, shrubs and trees. Assists in grading, seeding, planting, sodding, cultivation and fertilizing....

Demographic Data for Long Island City, NY

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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 Long Island City, NY 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 Long Island City, NY
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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