Laborer Jobs in Somerville, 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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Laborer 2 Water, Sewer Division

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 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...

General Laborer

  • Hudson, MA (22 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (22 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Water plants regularly to ensure a healthy and attractive inventory Perform weed-whacking and general landscaping maintenance around the yard Move, organize, and replenish inventory...

Landscaper needed

  • Lowell, MA (21 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (21 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 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...

Summer Youth Program - Temporary Laborer

  • Brockton, MA (21 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (21 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago

unskilled labor duties of which the following are typical examples: shoveling materials and leveling areas; loading and unloading supplies; cleaning litter and debris from streets and parking lots; mowing...

Laborer 2, Water, Sewer, Drains

  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 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 (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Landscape Construction Crew Leader (Walpole, MA)

  • Walpole, MA (18 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (18 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago

You might be a good fit if you have: 2 Years plus of landscape install experience 1 year (minimum) experience managing 2+ person crew At least one year of experience in lawn care and landscaping a must...

Arborist Tree Climber

  • Concord, MA (14 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Concord, MA (14 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 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 (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Needham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 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 (3 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA (3 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 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 (18 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Andover, MA (18 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Seasonal Laborer II-Cochituate

  • Wayland, MA (13 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (13 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 10 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...

Landscape Laborer

  • Cambridge, MA (1 mile from Somerville, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (1 mile from Somerville, MA)
  • 12 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 (16 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Carlisle, MA (16 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Sharon, MA (19 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sharon, MA (19 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Duties may include but are not limited to, tilling the soil, applying fertilizer, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning, applying general use pesticides under the supervision of a licensed applicator...

Demographic Data for Somerville, MA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Somerville, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Somerville, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.4%
Master's Degree
4.3%
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 Somerville, 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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