Laborer Jobs in New York

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 General Laborer

  • Canandaigua, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Canandaigua, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Duties will include Apartment cleanouts landscaping, mulching, mowing, trimming Material moving, organizing snow removal Transportation and a valid NYS license is required....

Farm seeks help marketing, packing, field/greenhouse labor, cleaning

  • Wawarsing, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wawarsing, NY
  • 8 hours ago

un Farm seeks help marketing, packing, field/greenhouse labor, cleaning (Wawarsing/New Paltz) compensation: $15-35/hr, profit, or ownership Hey, please text ... if you can help with any of the...

Day Labor needed for landscaping - weed whacking and or mowing / brush

  • Rhinebeck, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rhinebeck, NY
  • 9 hours ago

un Day Labor needed for landscaping - weed whacking and or mowing / brush (rhinebeck) image 1 of 1 81 milan hollow road near bulls head compensation: $30 per hour i have a rural property that needs...

Farmworkers & Laborers

  • Sodus, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sodus, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides or herbicides; cleaning and loading harvested products....

Crew Leader / 1249 Journeyman Treeman

  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • 12 hours ago

. + Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Services utility customers including pruning treetops and limbs, trimming or removal of at-risk/damaged trees as well as removing broken...

Trimmer

  • Albany, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 12 hours ago

What you'll do as a Trimmer at Lewis: Be part of a tight-knit crew working in a team environment Perform line clearing and tree trimming duties for Lewis Tree Service's utility customers including pruning...

Landscape Crew Driver

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Duties include mowing, trimming, and pruning to ensure the exterior environment remains pristine. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence....

Transfer Station Laborer-2

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

A Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center or landfill....

Landscaping Labor wanted

  • Medford, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Medford, NY
  • 1 day ago

Weed wack, blower and cutting of grass. Mulching, plantings and sod work a plus. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

Landscapers needed

  • Port Jefferson Station, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Jefferson Station, NY
  • 1 day ago

part time /Full time ok wednesday, thursday fridays, Looking for experienced landscapers with some masonry experience immediate start serious only please

Landfill Laborer

  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center or landfill....

Transfer Station Laborer-1

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center or landfill....

Groundskeeping/Laborer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago

Groundskeeping/laborer that is willing to help where needed...

Landscaper and Lawn laborer's needed

  • Lancaster, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, NY
  • 2 days ago

Lawn cutters will be using Scag zero turn commercial mowers as well as line trimming (weed whacking), Power edging and hand held blowers....

Laborer , simple work

  • Angola, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Angola, NY
  • 2 days ago

First a wood edging needs to put along driveway to retain stone in bed. A rubber membrane needs to be cut to fit beds to act as weed prevention. Then stones can be placed on top amd spread out....

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in New York

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 York 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 New York
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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