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.

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Seasonal Landscapers - East Region (Bellevue, Redmond)

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Seasonal Landscapers - East Region (Bellevue)

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

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

Landscape maintenance crew member

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

Plantscapes Horticultural Services (landscaping), located in South Tacoma area, is looking for a full time individual to work in our commercial landscape maintenance department mowing, pruning, trimming...

Landscaper Full-Time Position in Enumclaw ($19+/hr DOE)

  • Wilkeson, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilkeson, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Paisajista Unete a Enumclaw Landscape Maintenance!...

Landscaper (Seasonal)

  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 6 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...

Maintenance Shop Laborer

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 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....

Enhancement Landscape Laborer

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

Serve as backup to interior, landscaping maintenance, gardening, irrigation technology and grounds person job or job function....

Trimmer Trainee Tacoma

  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 10 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)
  • 11 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 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)
  • 11 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 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)
  • 11 days ago
  • Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 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)
  • 11 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 11 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)
  • 14 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 14 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...

Hiring tree climber, comtract or hourly

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 21 days ago

un Hiring tree climber, comtract or hourly (Tacoma) image 1 of 13 compensation: To be decided. Hourly or day rate. Tree service of 20 years looking for part time climbers. I'm getting to old and...

Transfer Station Laborer

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 25 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....

Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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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
44.4%
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 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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