Laborer Jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

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 and Groundskeeping Worker

  • Troy, MI (5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Troy, MI (5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

Duties may include sod laying, mowing, trimming/pruning trees, shrubs and plants, watering plants & lawns, plant transplanting, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation....

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

  • Armada, MI (21 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Armada, MI (21 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE SOD LAYING, MOWING, TRIMMING/PRUNING TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS, WATERING PLANTS & LAWNS, PLANT TRANSPLANTING, FERTILIZING, DIGGING, RAKING, SPRINKLER INSTALLATION, AND INSTALLATION...

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

  • Rochester Hills, MI (11 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI (11 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

Duties may include sod laying, mowing, trimming/pruning trees, shrubs and plants, watering plants & lawns, plant transplanting, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation....

Commercial Lawncare Crew Lead Waterford, MI

  • Waterford, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waterford, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, fertilize and so much more. Learn to diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental turf and shrub conditions....

Landscape General Labor

  • Fraser, MI (6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fraser, MI (6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Jasman lawn and landscape is looking for General labor Someone to do general clean up, install mulch, weeding Experience with commercial lawn equipment a bonus Looking for someone who has an eye for...

Shrub Trimming Laborer/Foreman

  • Fraser, MI (6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fraser, MI (6 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Jasman lawn and landscape is looking for an experienced Shrub trimmer Someone with the knowledge and experience to trim bushes and ornamental trees. Must have commercial experience. Looking for...

Looking for labor or landscape experience

  • Utica, MI (8 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Utica, MI (8 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for qualified landscapers or labor driven employees. Must be Drug free Have license or transportation Good work ethics Please text ... with resume or credentials

Landscape Crew & Foremen

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 4 days ago

Planting shrubs, trees, annual flowers, installing mulch and decorative stone too....

Experienced lawn care and landscape construction labors and foreman

  • Farmington, MI (17 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington, MI (17 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for experienced lawn maintenance and landscape installation people for the Farmington Hills and surrounding areas. Must have drivers license with a with a good driving record. Must have...

Climber Tree Trimmer wanted for Tree Crew

  • Warren, MI (5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, MI (5 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Tree Climber wanted. Need experience. Need to be able to climb and cut tree safely to not damage property or injury. Top Dollar pay by the Job. No hourly rate. Pay per job at end of day. Part...

Landscape Laborer

  • Waterford, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterford, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Duties: snow removal, de-icing, sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall...

Need a laborer to work a shovel $20/hr

  • New Baltimore, MI (16 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Baltimore, MI (16 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Edging curbs in a subdivision in chesterfield. Need 1 or 2 people to work a shovel to loosen the grass after its edged and then throw the debris in the truck. $20/hr. 5-8 hours of work. Cash. Meet...

Landscape labor

  • Waterford Township, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterford Township, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 8 days ago

un Landscape labor (Waterford) compensation: 18 Looking for a strong, reliable worker to join our team for outdoor services. Job locations vary week by week. This week we are in bloomfoeld, need...

Landfill Laborer

  • Auburn Hills, MI (12 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (12 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: A Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center or landfill....

Union Laborer (Dearborn, MI) Local 1191

  • Dearborn, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI (18 miles from Sterling Heights, MI)
  • 9 days ago

(mulch, fertilizer, etc.) Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)...

Demographic Data for Sterling Heights, MI

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Sterling Heights, MI 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 Sterling Heights, MI
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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