Landscape Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

A landscape laborer job description typically involves performing manual labor tasks to maintain and enhance outdoor spaces, including planting, mowing, trimming, weeding, and operating landscaping equipment.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of a typical landscape laborer job description:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Planting and Maintenance:

  • Planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetation.
  • Mowing, edging, and trimming turf areas using powered and hand tools.
  • Pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and hedges.
  • Cultivating and maintaining garden beds and lawns.

• Grounds Maintenance:

  • Digging, spreading, and leveling soil using shovels, rakes, and other hand tools.
  • Watering and fertilizing lawns and plants.
  • Removing weeds and debris.
  • Applying mulch and other materials.

• Hardscaping:

  • Assisting with the construction of walkways, patios, and retaining walls.
  • Installing landscape edging and borders.

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

  • Operating and maintaining irrigation systems.
  • Performing routine maintenance on landscaping equipment.
  • Loading and unloading materials and equipment.

• Other Tasks:

  • Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
  • Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
  • Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes.

• Skills and Requirements:

  • Physical stamina and ability to perform manual labor.
  • Familiarity with landscaping equipment and tools.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.