Laborer Jobs in Salem, MA

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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Tree Climber

  • Middleton, MA (8 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Middleton, MA (8 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Apply knowledge of branch collars, and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations....

Seasonal Gardener & Landscaper

  • Danvers, MA (4 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (4 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Employment opportunity to work at historic Glen Magna Farms Mansion and award-winning Chamberlain gardens. Qualified candidates please send your resume to ... or click here to submit a form with...

Maintenance Laborer & School Patrol - Temporary

  • Weymouth, MA (21 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA (21 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Maintenance Laborer & School Patrol Temporary This assignment begins immediately for approximately 12-15 weeks....

Airport Maintenance Person - Laborer

  • Lawrence, MA (18 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (18 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Duties: Under supervision of the Airport Manager or designee, assist in maintaining airport grounds, structures, and facilities. Repair and maintain runways, taxiways, and other paved areas. Paint...

Laborer 2 Water, Sewer Division

  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Perform routine laboring duties of a skilled nature, alone or as part of a crew, such as digging, raking, weeding, lifting, carrying, grass cutting, fertilizing, planting, shoveling, removing brush...

Landscaper needed

  • Lowell, MA (22 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (22 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 11 days ago

un Landscaper needed (Lowell) compensation: top pay based on experience employment type: job title: landscape maintenance tech Landscaper needed for maintenance on high end residential accounts -experience...

Laborer 2, Water, Sewer, Drains

  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Perform routine laboring duties of a skilled nature, alone or as part of a crew, such as digging, raking, weeding, lifting, carrying, grass cutting, fertilizing, planting, shoveling, removing brush...

Laborer 2, Parks and Forestry

  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago

, lifting, mowing and grass trimming, carrying, shoveling, and tree planting....

Arborist Tree Climber

  • Concord, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Concord, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers....

Arborist Tree Climber

  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Needham, MA (23 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago

of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines + Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more + Operate as...

OMC Laborer

  • Chelsea, MA (10 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA (10 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 12 days ago

DIVISION: Operations DEPARTMENT: Pipe Maintenance-Water UNION/GRADE: Unit 2/Grade 13 TO VIEW OUR BENEFITS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK! - BASIC PURPOSE: Performs routine and skilled manual tasks as...

Mowing crew member

  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Looking for someone with experience weed whacking and mowing....

Landscape Laborer

  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 20 days ago

un Landscape Laborer Sherman near Rindge compensation: $23-$26 hr employment type: job title: Landscape Laborer Seeking experienced landscaper with MA drivers license. At least 3 years experience....

Seasonal Laborer I (Great Brook Farm State Park)

  • Carlisle, MA (22 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Carlisle, MA (22 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 21 days ago

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the positions of seasonal Laborer I....

Seasonal Laborer II (Revere Maintenance Facility)

  • Revere, MA (8 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Revere, MA (8 miles from Salem, MA)
  • 21 days ago

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Laborer II....

Demographic Data for Salem, MA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Salem, MA

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 Salem, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.2%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Salem, MA
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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