Laborer Jobs in Melville, 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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Turf Crew - Belmont

  • Elmont, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elmont, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

required Ability to work outside in all types of weather Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This is a physical role which takes place outdoors and involves working with mowers, weed...

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Landscape labor

  • Levittown, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Levittown, NY (7 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

We are looking to hire full time positions for the 2025 landscape season. Must have experience with all types of landscape equipment. Drivers license is a plus....

Landscaper needed

  • Mineola, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineola, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Immediate hire - experienced weed wacker, trimming of bushes, 32 inch stand on mower employee needed - call Sandro ......

Excavation Drainage Labor Laborer

  • Huntington Station, NY (3 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (3 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Growing excavation company looking to add laborers this spring....

Landscaping worker

  • New Rochelle, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Employer: Nacho Landscaping, Inc., 209 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Duties: Plant/maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers using basic hand tools. Mow, edge, water and seed lawns....

Seeking Reliable Handyman/Landscaper

  • Huntington Station, NY (3 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (3 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The projects are landscaping clean ups, like raking leaves, cleaning out flower beds, trimming shrubs, planting....

Landscape Laborer

  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Duties: Mowing of Lawns, Trimming of Shrubs, Weeding, Mulching, Spreading of Topsoil, Tree & Shrub Plantings, Irrigation work includes installing irrigation lines using shovels, picks and repairing...

Tree climber

  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 9 days ago

un Tree climber (Nassau county) Affordable tree service compensation: Part-time good pay employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Tree climber Tree climber needed part time a few...

Landscape Laborer

  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Landscape Laborer in Westbury , New York Landscape Laborer - 2 fulltime, temporary, seasonal (H-2B) jobs available 04/01/2025-12/20/2025 Employer: Home Maintenance Lawn Care, Inc. 145 Harvard Street...

Experienced Tree Climber

  • West Babylon, NY (5 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Babylon, NY (5 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 12 days ago

un EXPERIENCED TREE CLIMBER (West Babylon) compensation: Based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Experienced tree climber Looking for an experienced tree...

Landscaper

  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Knowledge of infield skin maintenance, mound and plate maintenance, mowing skills and sod replacement....

Farm Crew And Educator

  • Oyster Bay, NY (8 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Oyster Bay, NY (8 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 days ago

pest management Irrigation Compost Fertilizer Mulch Cover Cropping Harvest and post-harvest handling of vegetables Distribution of vegetables for donation/market Responsibilities of the educational...

Farmworkers and Laborers Crop

  • Northport, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Northport, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Use tractors & trucks on farm property to move equipment, & supplies and do mowing. Duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops....

Landscaping Crew Lead

  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (16 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 21 days ago

, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls Safely use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers,...

Pest Control technician/tree and lawn applicator

  • East Setauket, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (18 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 22 days ago

un Pest Control technician/tree and lawn applicator Armor Pest Control compensation: will discuss upon interview employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Pest Control...

Demographic Data for Melville, NY

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Melville, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Melville, 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 Melville, 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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