Laborer Jobs in Durham, NC

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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Lead Landscape Worker

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

This individual will be responsible for skilled work mowing, edging, pruning, planting, and other maintenance tasks at Cary facilities....

Trail Crew Worker - Temp

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Services provided by Grounds include the following: Landscape Maintenance, Irrigation, Integrated Pest Management, Landscape Installation, Stormwater Management, Forest Management and Trail Maintenance...

Senior Laborer

  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago

Maintenance and the management of snow, ice and litter....

5hrs Yard Laborer Needed for $100 Cash Pay - April 27 at 10 AM

  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 days ago

5hrs Yard Laborer Needed for $100 Cash Pay - April 27 at 10 AM (Wake Forest) compensation: $20 per hour Job Details: - Pulling weeds - Yard clean up - Spread mulch - Plant flowers - Picking up sticks...

Gas Laborer/Groundman

  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

**Job Summary** The Gas Laborer/Groundman is responsible for general labor, including restoration work such as clean up and laying sod at the end of a project....

Irrigation worker

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 18 days ago

un Irrigation worker (Raleigh and Surrounding Areas) compensation: Will discuss employment type: job title: Irrigation work Looking for skilled worker in irrigation. Must have experience! Serious...

Landscaper-Park Maintenance Specialist

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 18 days ago

litter, installing plants, maintaining restrooms, emptying trash cans, fertilizing, edging beds, pruning shrubs, mulching, and blowing....

Park Maintenance Crew Leader

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 20 days ago

Essential Functions Leads crew and participates in the maintenance of turf and plantings on all the Town facilities; mows; string trims; edges; waters; fertilizes; aerates; prunes; blows leaves; mulches...

Crew Lead/ Tree Climber - Monster Tree Service of Research Triangle

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Possess the necessary rigging and lowering skills to perform tree pruning and removals safely....

Associate Landscaper

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Help maintain existing landscapes through mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and general cleanup....

Landscaper

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Youd be responsible for: Cutting turf, trimming and edging along borders, and blowing using power equipment Pruning shrubs and low trees to improve the growth habit or remove damaged branches Planting...

Gas Laborer/Groundman

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary The Gas Laborer/Groundman is responsible for general labor, including restoration work such as clean up and laying sod at the end of a project....

Landscaper

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

WESTAFF is actively recruiting for Landscapers in the Chapel Hill Nc area. $15.00 per hr. 1st Shift- 6:30am-2:30pm Monday-Friday Weed eating....

Senior Laborer (Cemetery)

  • Durham, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 90+ days ago

In the winter months, incumbents will participate in snow and ice removal, landscape bed maintenance, tree installation, mulching, turf improvement activities, tree and shrub pruning, skills training...

Crew Member

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

a Landscape Maintenance Foreman, in accordance with Yard-Nique's high quality and WOW customer service standards....

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Durham, NC

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 Durham, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.5%
Bachelor's Degree
20.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
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 Durham, NC
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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