Laborer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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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Laborer- Competive Pay

  • Frazer, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
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  • Frazer, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • moments ago

Line of Business: Asphalt About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Laborer-Great Benefits

  • Frazer, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Frazer, PA (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Line of Business: Asphalt About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Tree Climber

  • Newtown, PA (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Newtown, PA (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

LAWN CARE SPECIALIST New York, Wappingers Falls Lawn Care Full Time LAWNC005803 JOB SUMMARY The Lawn Care Specialist team are the reason our customers brag about their thick, green, lush lawns....

Landscaping - Weed whacking/Project laborer positions available.

  • Haddon Heights, NJ (7 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Haddon Heights, NJ (7 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

Almost no push mowing. Work season is from March-December....

Landscaper To Trim Hedges And Remove Poison Ivy

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Also need hedge trimming and weeding. Owner has properties in Germantown with yards. No chemicals please Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

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

  • Middle City West, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Middle City West, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Sicklerville, NJ (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sicklerville, NJ (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

mechanical equipment; lay plastic & drip tape; pull weeds; harvest vegetables by hand; cut & pack certain vegetables in the field; load & stack baskets; maintain crops by staking, tying, pruning...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Swedesboro, NJ (16 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Swedesboro, NJ (16 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Workers may till soil, plant stock and do pruning activates using a variety of mechanical and non-mechanical tools. May remove blossoms to improve yield and quality....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Sewell, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sewell, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

plastic and drip tape, lay mulch plastic and drip tape, lift and carry mulch plastic and drip tape rolls, hook up of drip irrigation, lift and carry picking baskets full of picked product out of field...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Bordentown, NJ (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bordentown, NJ (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 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 (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pilesgrove, NJ (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools such as shovels, tampers, pruning, hooks, machetes, hoes and knives. Till soil. Clear and maintain fields and irrigation ditches....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Mullica Hill, NJ (16 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mullica Hill, NJ (16 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools such as shovels, tampers, pruning hooks, machetes, hoes and knives. Till soil. Clear and maintain fields and irrigation ditches....

Farmworkers & Laborers

  • Woolwich Twp, NJ (16 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woolwich Twp, NJ (16 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Manually plant & weed. Maintain crops by staking, tying, & pruning. All post-harvest handling. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Monday-Friday. Start/end times may vary....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Cinnaminson, NJ (9 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cinnaminson, NJ (9 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Propagate, transplant, weed, prune and thin. Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to crops....

Farm Laborer

  • Sicklerville, NJ (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sicklerville, NJ (18 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

mechanical equipment; lay plastic & drip tape; pull weeds; harvest vegetables by hand; cut & pack certain vegetables in the field; load & stack baskets; maintain crops by staking, tying, pruning...

Demographic Data for Philadelphia, PA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia, PA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
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 Philadelphia, PA
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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