Laborer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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.

1-15 of 15 Jobs

Construction Laborer

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago

Telecon is looking for energetic Construction Laborers to join our growing Civil Team! This position is based out of our yard in Tacoma, Washington....

Tree Climbers Wanted

  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Arbor Barber Tree Service is seeking out new Climbers. Must be an experienced climber who can produce. SRT is either required to know or able to learn. Pay is a day rate with incentives and hourly...

Transit Utility Laborer

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago

. * King County Metro Transit's Facilities division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Utility Laborer....

Seasonal Landscapers - East Region (Bellevue)

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Operates riding and push mowers; mows, blows, trims, prunes, and fertilizes. Logs hours and materials charges into computer systems....

Landscaper (Seasonal)

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 22 days ago

As the Golf Landscaper/Greenskeeper at The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, (under the supervision of the golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, or foreman) you will perform routine...

Trimmer Trainee Tacoma

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Operate as a member of a tree crew while progressively learning new skills Learn to perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients....

Farmworkers/Laborers X 60; Puyallup, Fife, Orting, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Yelm, WA Areas

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago

This is a job order for FARMWORKERS/ LABORERS....

25-252 Farmoworkers/Laborers Needed X10 Puyallup,WA 98371

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Maximize crop by best planting, weeding and harvesting practices. Work with crews that move and set up irrigation pipes....

25-173 Crew Lead/Farmworkers Needed X8 Kent WA

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Experience in hand harvested fresh vegetable quality control; These skills include (but are not limited to) tillage and field/bed preparation, seeding; transplanting seedlings, hoeing, hand weeding,...

Landscaper

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 26 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....

Lawn Crew Laborer

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Facilities Position: Lawn Crew Laborer (Lawn Crew Laborer from March 1 through October 31 and Maintenance Laborer from November 1 through February 28) Rate: Maintenance - Other Hours: 8 Hours...

Laborer - Utility Worker II Short-term Temporary

  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Maintain and operate a variety of hand and power tools (i.e. chain saw, weed eater, and walk-behind-mower). Perform related work as required....

Laborer - Utility Worker II

  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Noxious weed control; identifying, pulling and spraying....

Laborer - Utility Worker II Term-limited Temporary

  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Maple Valley, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Noxious weed control; identifying, pulling and spraying....

Laborer

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Laborers are generally hired on a temporary basis (normally employed for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days or less) to perform heavy manual labor, and can work with different Departments...

Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA
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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