Laborer Jobs in Townsend, 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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Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Stow, MA (18 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stow, MA (18 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Lunenburg, MA (5 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lunenburg, MA (5 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 4 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...

General Laborer

  • Hudson, MA (20 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hudson, MA (20 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 5 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 (20 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (20 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 6 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 (23 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Holden, MA (23 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 6 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 (21 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Londonderry, NH (21 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 6 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 (22 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Concord, MA (22 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 7 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 (16 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (16 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 8 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....

Indoor/Outdoor Labor Help WantedMilitary background preferred

  • Bedford, NH (21 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bedford, NH (21 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Tasks Include: Raking, weeding, mulching Lifting and moving materials Weedwhacking & leaf blowing (tools provided) Yard cleanup & light landscaping General labor, painting, cleanup Requirements: Must...

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Harvard, MA (12 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Harvard, MA (12 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 11 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....

Seasonal Laborer I (Great Brook Farm State Park)

  • Carlisle, MA (19 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Carlisle, MA (19 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Highway Laborer

  • Ashburnham, MA (11 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Ashburnham, MA (11 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 16 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:...

Seasonal Laborer I-Otter River/Lake Dennison

  • Baldwinville, MA (19 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Baldwinville, MA (19 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 21 days ago

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for Seasonal Laborer I. Location\: Otter River SF /Lake Dennison Rec....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery

  • Hollis, NH (8 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hollis, NH (8 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 23 days ago

, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing for agricultural purposes....

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery,

  • Groton, MA (7 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Groton, MA (7 miles from Townsend, MA)
  • 24 days ago

, thinning, spraying general use pesticides, mowing and irrigating. 1 month experience in duties listed required....

Demographic Data for Townsend, MA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Townsend, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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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