Laborer Jobs in Springfield, 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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Landscaping Jobs Available (Laborer, Crew Leader)

  • Springfield, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 18 days ago

Our growing company is seeking dedicated, dependable Landscape Laborers and Crew Leaders to work safely in the field....

Laborer

  • Northampton, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Northampton, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Base pay starts at $21.95 Essential Functions: Must be able to perform general laborers tasks including, but not limited to, mowing lawns, trimming hedges, loading trucks, removing debris, snow removal...

Tree climber/skilled ground man

  • Suffield, CT (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Suffield, CT (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 3 days ago

un Tree climber/skilled ground man (Suffield ct) Waynes tree removal compensation: 300 to 500 a day depending on experience 150 start on the ground, with room to grow if you have experience...

Service Worker (Springfield, MA) - Landscape Laborer Maintenance

  • Chicopee, MA (4 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (4 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Service Worker (Springfield, MA) - Landscape Laborer Maintenance (Chicopee) image 1 of 1 Our growing company is seeking dedicated, dependable Landscape Laborers to work safely in the field....

Landscaper Needed

  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Landscaper Needed (East Hartford) compensation: Open to discuss employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Landscaper Looking for someone that has experience in landscaping and...

Landscaping/trash removal laborer

  • Holyoke, MA (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago

List of Duties: Cutting Mattress Loading Materials in Truck Loading Tools and equipment in Trucks/Trailer Operating Equipment Cutting Tires Deliveries Chipping brush Running for parts for Mechanic...

Landscaper Needed

  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Looking for someone that has experience in landscaping and willing to start right away. Serious inquiries only.

General Laborers

  • Belchertown, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Belchertown, MA (15 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Job description Local manufacturing company seeking out General Laborers on their 1st shift!...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Whately, MA (23 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Whately, MA (23 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago

TOBACCO CROPS- Workers will seed tobacco in the greenhouse, plant in field, cultivate, hoe, fertilize, irrigate, top, apply succor control with a backpack sprayer, cut, hook, and hang tobacco in sheds...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Work may include fertilizing and application of general use pesticides under the certification of a licensed applicator, cutting tobacco, working in barns where tobacco is hung for drying....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Southwick, MA (10 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Southwick, MA (10 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Work may include but not limited to preparing land to plant, hoe, cultivate, irrigating, weeding, suckering, and harvest various crops, such as but not limited to greenhouses, vegetables, flowers, tobacco...

Construction Laborer

  • Amherst, MA (19 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Amherst, MA (19 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Laborer TTaylor Davis Landscape and Construction is seeking a Laborer to join our team!...

Landscape Laborer

  • Monson, MA (14 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Monson, MA (14 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Experience with mowing, general lawn maintenance, driving trucks/trailers. Competitive wages offered. Monday through Friday schedule with paid Holidays. Valid drivers license required....

Skilled Laborer II (Hoisting License) - Grounds

  • Amherst, MA (19 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amherst, MA (19 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Must possess at least one year of work experience in landscape maintenance....

DPW Seasonal Laborer

  • Longmeadow, MA (3 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (3 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Work includes but is not limited to removing garbage, mowing, trimming, lining and preparing playing fields; may be assigned to other laborer projects and/or projects at the Longmeadow Schools and may...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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