Laborer Jobs in Connecticut

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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Need general labor for lawncare, brush cleanup. Moving items to sel

  • Stafford Springs, CT
  • moments ago
  • Stafford Springs, CT
  • moments ago

Activiteis: Basic lawn care, (leaves, aeration, spread weed & freed....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 2 days ago

Duties may include but are not limited to tilling the soil, applying fertilizer, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning, applying pesticides, picking, cutting, cleaning, sorting, packing, processing...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Guilford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Guilford, CT
  • 2 days ago

General duties include: seeding, transplanting, writing labels for transplants, weeding, thinning, cultivating and pruning, less than 15% of the season; planting 15% of the season; harvesting, picking...

Landscape Laborer

  • East Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago

un Landscape Laborer (East Hartford) Santana Brothers Landscaping compensation: Various employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Landscaper Looking for someone that has experience in...

Tree Trimmers/Groundman

  • Orange, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 5 days ago

GREEN VELVET TREE is looking for EXPERIENCED Tree Trimmers and/or GROUNDMAN in CONNECTICUT (Milford/Medway/Norfolk/Medfield/Millis/Walpole) & MASSACHUSETTS (Franklin area). PLUS!! PLUS!! if able...

Tree Trimmers/Groundman (CT & MA)

  • Milford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 5 days ago

GREEN VELVET TREE is looking for EXPERIENCED Tree Trimmers and/or GROUNDMAN in CONNECTICUT (Milford/Medway/Norfolk/Medfield/Millis/Walpole) & MASSACHUSETTS (Franklin area). PLUS!! PLUS!! if able...

Crew/Maintenance Worker - Lab

  • Storrs, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Storrs, CT
  • 6 days ago

Perform other farm related duties such as ground maintenance (plowing, mowing). Perform other duties as assigned....

Landscaper, handyman , porter

  • Windham, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Windham, CT
  • 6 days ago

Landscaper, handyman, porter (North Windham) My three rose facility management compensation: 17-23 employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Landscaper/porter/handyperson I am looking...

Laborer, Landscape

  • New Britain, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 12 days ago

Push, walk behind mowing, edge, trim, blow; plant water, dig, rake blow, pull weeds; haul, stack and install mulch and soil and other horticultural and landscaping items/products....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Middlefield, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Middlefield, CT
  • 15 days ago

, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing....

Hiring an Experienced Landscaper for Spring Cleanup... Local Residence

  • North Branford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • North Branford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Raking, weeding, edging the plant beds, mulching, etc... There is the possibility for additional work if the work is completed and there is interest for more tasks around the residence....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Suffield, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Suffield, CT
  • 15 days ago

Christian Leaf LLC Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery in West Suffield , Connecticut 15 Full Time Seasonal H-2A Jobs available 06/1/2025 - 11/20/2025....

Landscaper 1

  • Trumbull, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 16 days ago

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status...

Landscaper 2 - Relief

  • Trumbull, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT
  • 16 days ago

Job purpose: Physically work on all assigned contracts ensuring adherence to all specifications and meet all contract specifications, ensuring customer satisfaction. Operates as a team lead who...

Landscape Construction.

  • Wethersfield, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • 20 days ago

Landscape Construction Outdoor Construction. Concrete, mulching Gazebos. Walkways. Edging etc post id: ... updated: [ ]...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Connecticut

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 Connecticut offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.7%
Bachelor's Degree
20.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
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 Connecticut
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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