Laborer Jobs in Shirley, 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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Construction Laborer - Remodeling $20 - $22/hr

  • Littleton, MA (8 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Littleton, MA (8 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

un Construction Laborer - Remodeling $20 - $22/hr Revive Homes/RD Landscape & Design compensation: $23 - $31 per hour employment type: job title: Construction Laborer - Remodeling Revive Homes, is a...

$500 Bonus $40hr Handy Mover Cleaner Demo Labor Helper Painter & More

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

care, mowing, gardening, gardener, arborist, aeration, job, weed control, edging, fertilization, seeding, clean up, leaf removal, leaves, garden, lawns, landscaping, landscaper, landscape job, mower...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Stow, MA (12 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stow, MA (12 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 5 days ago

apple & peach trees, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Lunenburg, MA (3 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lunenburg, MA (3 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago

May Perform any combination of tasks using shovels, hoes, pruning shears, saws, ladders and include applying fertilizer, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning, picking, cleaning, sorting fruit and...

Landscaper needed

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Shirley, 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...

Golf Course Mower/Laborer

  • Holden, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Holden, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 days ago

General laborer, weed-whacking, bunker maintenance, train on mowing equipment to mow tees, greens, fairways. Golf for free when your work day ends....

I need a tree climber to trim some very tall limbs

  • Londonderry, NH (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Londonderry, NH (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 11 days ago

I need a tree climber to trim some very tall limbs (Londonderry) image 1 of 4 compensation: $35/hr. I have a property in the Manchester area with a tree that has two limbs that are growing towards...

Arborist Tree Climber

  • Concord, MA (16 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Concord, MA (16 miles from Shirley, 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....

Looking for gardening laborer

  • Hudson, NH (17 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (17 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Looking for gardening laborer (Hudson) compensation: $250.00 per person for 8 hours of work, up to 2 people max. Looking for gardening laborer - good work with a friend....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Harvard, MA (6 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Harvard, MA (6 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago

, weeding, thinning, spraying or apply general use pesticides or restricted use pesticides under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, irrigating, mowing and harvesting....

Mowing crew member

  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Seasonal Laborer II-Cochituate

  • Wayland, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Seasonal Laborer II Cochituate State Park 06/29/25-11/01/25 About the Department of Conservation and Recreation\: The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse...

Seasonal Laborer I (Great Brook Farm State Park)

  • Carlisle, MA (15 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Carlisle, MA (15 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 21 days ago

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

Highway Laborer

  • Ashburnham, MA (15 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Ashburnham, MA (15 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 21 days ago

The Town of Ashburnham Department of Public works is accepting applications for a full time, 40 hours/week, (must be available to work occasional Saturdays) Highway Laborer to work M-F 7:00 AM to 3:...

Treeworker landscaper

  • Framingham, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 23 days ago

un Treeworker landscaper (Framingham) Bills tree and landscape 619 central st compensation: Adjusted by experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Tree worker landscaper We...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Shirley, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Shirley, 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 Shirley, 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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