Laborer Jobs in Chester, NY

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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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop

  • Goshen, NY (5 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Goshen, NY (5 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Duties include field preparations by, weeding, thinning and/or pruning crops.Participate in irrigation activities....

Farmworkers Laborers & Crops

  • Pine Island, NY (12 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pine Island, NY (12 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include mulching, plastic removal, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops....

Skilled Laborers Wanted For Creative Pavers

  • Park Ridge, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Park Ridge, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 7 days ago

un Skilled Laborers Wanted For Creative Pavers (Park Ridge, New Jersey) Creative Pavers Installations Inc. 5 Park Avenue compensation: Based On Experience employment type: job title: Skilled Laborer...

Landscape Laborer

  • Waldwick, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Waldwick, NJ (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Chris James Landscaping, Inc. Landscape Laborer in Waldwick , New Jersey Chris James Landscaping Inc, Waldwick, NJ....

Farmworker and Laborer Crop

  • Clintondale, NY (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Clintondale, NY (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, & knives. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Pine Island, NY (12 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Pine Island, NY (12 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Duties include field preparation by tilling soil, applying fertilizers, mulching, applying and removing plastic, stripping and drying, transplanting, weeding, thinning, and pruning in the fields and...

Greenhouse Worker

  • Walden, NY (15 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Walden, NY (15 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Duties: Cultivate, cut, and transplant vegetable, flower and herb seedlings and cuttings within a seedling line; Plant, spray, weed, and water plants using hand tools and gardening tools; Prepare soil...

Laborer NA-03

  • West Point, NY (15 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Point, NY (15 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

This position is located at the West Point Golf Course. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for...

Farmworkers Laborers & Crops

  • Clintondale, NY (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clintondale, NY (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties include but are not limited to mowing, tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, and/or pruning crops....

Landscaper

  • Putnam Valley, NY (22 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Putnam Valley, NY (22 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Performs lawn care including mowing, edging, watering and seeding as needed. All duties are performed under direct supervision of manager or company owner....

Farm Laborer

  • Goshen, NY (5 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Goshen, NY (5 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Use hand tools to till, fertilize, transplant, weed, thin, prune, clean, irrigate and load produce. Maintain fences and buildings....

Field Crew Leader

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (24 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

This position will direct and work alongside the farm team in all areas of the farm, including nursery work, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, crop maintenance, and harvest....

Farmworkers and Laborers & Crops

  • Walden, NY (15 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Walden, NY (15 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Other orchard work including pruning, grafting, wood removal, planting, transplanting, weeding, sickling, hand thinning, trellis construction, training of branches or trunk including tying, taping,...

Farmworkers and Laborers

  • Rock Tavern, NY (11 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rock Tavern, NY (11 miles from Chester, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Participate in all aspects of crop production including soil preparation, greenhouse seeding, transplanting, cultivation, weeding, pruning, watering, harvesting, washing and marketing....

Demographic Data for Chester, NY

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Chester, NY

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 Chester, NY 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 Chester, NY
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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