Laborer Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

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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Crew Member

Ruppert Landscape
Essex, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
2 days ago

Essex, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
2 days ago

Responsibilities Performing landscape management duties as directed by Field Managers Ability to operate various mowing and finishing equipment, performing labor functions, mulching, installation, etc...

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General Laborer Weekly Pay

TruGreen
Essex, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
3 days ago

Essex, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
3 days ago

As a Residential Lawn Care Specialist, you'll be both a skilled technician and a turf whisperer, breathing life into lawns while earning the trust of homeowners who take pride in their outdoor spaces...

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Trimmer Trainee

Lewis Tree Service
Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
3 days ago

Baltimore, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
3 days ago

Assist with ground-level vegetation management around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lifting logs, dragging brush, assisting climbers, hand up tools, using hand lines, etc.)...

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Tree Workers

Clarksville, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
5 days ago

Clarksville, MD (9 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
5 days ago

We are looking to create a strong, reliable, team of tree workers. If you have experience, climbing, or working the ground, this could be your opportunity to help develop a company with a solid...

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Landscapers Starting At $18/HR Trabajadores DE Jardineria

Abrahams Lawn Service
Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
8 days ago

Silver Spring, MD (20 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
8 days ago

**Job Duties:** * Lawn maintenance (mowing, trimming, edging) * Planting trees, shrubs, and flowers * Mulching, weeding, pruning * Use of landscaping tools and equipment * Maintaining a clean and safe...

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Tree Climber II/Driver: Secured Sites (Laurel)

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
Laurel, MD (12 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
11 days ago

Laurel, MD (12 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
11 days ago

Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers)....

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Plant 3 Small Apple Trees (Landscaper/Gardener)

Bowie, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
20 days ago

Bowie, MD (19 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
20 days ago

Plant 3 Small Apple Trees (Landscaper/Gardener) compensation: Pay will be as discussed. Plant 3 small apple trees in backyard. post id: ... [ ]...

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Landscape Worker (NE)

Archdiocese of Baltimore
Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
21 days ago

Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
21 days ago

Essential Functions: Landscape Maintenance: Perform comprehensive landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, fertilizing, weeding, and improving landscaped beds....

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Landscaping labor needed

Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
27 days ago

Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
27 days ago

Landscaping labor needed (Annapolis) image 1 of 2 compensation: $30 per hour I need 1-3 landscaping labor asap Start tomorrow Foreman $30 per hour Labor $18-$30 post id: ... [ ]...

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Fine Gardening Crew Leader

Mariani Enterprises
Sykesville, MD (12 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
30+ days ago

Sykesville, MD (12 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
30+ days ago

experience Knowledge in sound horticultural practices, pest ID, and proper pruning techniques Experience with lawn maintenance equipment including blowers, weed wacker, backpack sprayer, telescoping...

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Crew Leader - Landscape/Hardscape Install

Ruppert Landscape
Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
30+ days ago

Annapolis, MD (23 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
30+ days ago

Ruppert Landscape Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability...

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Crew Member (Valid Drivers License Required)

Ruppert Landscape
Laytonsville, MD (18 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
45+ days ago

Laytonsville, MD (18 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
45+ days ago

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD....

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Tree Climber

SavATree
Rockville, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
45+ days ago

Rockville, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
45+ days ago

Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy....

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Trimmer Trainee

Davey Tree
Cockeysville, MD (17 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
45+ days ago

Cockeysville, MD (17 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
45+ days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation...

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Crew member

BrightView Landscapes, LLC
White Marsh, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
60+ days ago

White Marsh, MD (22 miles from Ellicott City, MD)
60+ days ago

Mulch the leaves and organic matter when mowing Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment Properly remove trash...

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Demographic Data for Ellicott City, MD

Moving to Ellicott City, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Ellicott City, MD below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Ellicott City, MD

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Total Population

91,922

Number of Businesses

2,168

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

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 Ellicott City, MD offer the following education background

High School or GED

43.5%

Bachelor's Degree

21.2%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.5%

Associate's Degree

10.5%

Master's Degree

4.6%

Some High School

3.0%

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 Ellicott City, MD

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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