Laborer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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/Equipment Operator

  • Frazer, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Frazer, PA
  • 5 hours 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...

Lawn and landscaping labor

  • Pipersville, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pipersville, PA
  • 13 hours ago

We are hiring lawn and landscape laborers and drivers. Experience is a plus but not mandatory. We will train if necessary. Good pay and plenty of hours....

Experienced Landscape Laborer Wanted

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 23 hours ago

I'm looking for a dependable and drug free *experienced landscaper.* Must Be On Time. Work includes grass cutting and all other landscape duties....

Light Landscaping Labor /Spring Clean-up 3/14

  • Natrona Heights, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Natrona Heights, PA
  • 1 day ago

Light Landscaping Labor /Spring Clean-up 3/14 (Natrona Heights) compensation: 15.00 per hr for 6-8 hrs Looking for help tomorrow with Spring clean up and House cleaning out. 15.00 an hr for 6hrs -8...

Landscape Labor

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

Landscape Labor (Chestnut hill) Springfield Ave near St Martins compensation: $125.00 daily Landscape laborers needed. Wheelbarrow mulch to bed areas and general bed cleanup....

Landscaper Needed / Yard work

  • Lansdowne, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansdowne, PA
  • 1 day ago

un Landscaper Needed / Yard work (Lansdowne) image 1 of 3 compensation: 1 Looking to complete a few projects in back yard. dirt added and tamped into a few eroded spots additional gravel added behind...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Shoemakersville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Shoemakersville, PA
  • 1 day ago

Monitor growth for tipping/pruning. Pick/harvest berries according to quality standards. Load/transport harvested berries. Mow, cut, and weed fields....

Farmworkers and Laborers. Crop, Nursery

  • Aspers, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Aspers, PA
  • 1 day ago

Pruning: Hand pruning based on fruit variety Requirements: 3 months experience in duties listed Drug Screen post hire at employers expense due to worker having accident Lifting requirement 50 lbs....

Landscape Laborer

  • Exton, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 2 days ago

Workers must be able to perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, mulching, pruning...

Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal)

  • Farmington, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington, PA
  • 2 days ago

During winter, you will be tasked with plowing and shoveling snow, while in summer, you will mow grass and handle weed-whacking duties....

Farmworkers and Laborers

  • Waynesboro, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waynesboro, PA
  • 2 days ago

Weeding: Workers will remove weeds by use of a hoe from the walk-way and remove all weeds growing around plants by hand....

Landscaping Laborers

  • Wynnewood, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wynnewood, PA
  • 2 days ago

hand tools including shovels, rakes, and saws to perform landscaping tasks; mowing and edging lawns; performing mulching, aerating, weeding, and grubbing; trimming and edging around flowerbeds; planting...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Somerset, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, PA
  • 2 days ago

Worker may perform hand cultivation tasks, hand weeding, and hoeing in field....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • PA
  • 2 days ago
  • PA
  • 2 days ago

Prep work or maintenance (weeding, trimming brush, stone picking). Planting (seeding in greenhouses, fields, and transplanting), harvesting, packing produce and clean-up work....

Line Clearance Trimmer/Climber CDL Preferred

  • Conneautville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Conneautville, PA
  • 2 days ago

Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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