Laborer Jobs in Mississippi

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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Greenhouse Laborer

  • Bonnie Plants
  • Pearl, MS
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pearl, MS
  • 8 hours ago

Prepare soil and growth media Plant, spray, weed, and water plants, using necessary machinery, hand tools, and hoses Cut and/or transplant cuttings, seeds and/or seedlings/plugs Examine plant leaves...

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General Laborer Weekly Pay

  • TruGreen
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

As a Residential Lawn Care Specialist, you'll be both a skilled technician and a turf whisperer, breathing life into lawns while earning the trust of homeowners who take pride in their outdoor spaces...

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Lawn Care Crew Leader

  • Super Lawns LLC
  • Byhalia, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Byhalia, MS
  • 4 days ago

Lawn Care Crew Leader (Byhalia, MS) Super Lawns LLC compensation: $18-$22, 40-45hrs a week, pay is based upon evaluated experience employment type: job title: Lawn Care Crew Leader Lawn Mowing Crew...

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Crew Leader (Construction/Landscaping) - Mississippi

  • Valor Environmental, SE, LLC
  • MS
  • 17 days ago
  • MS
  • 17 days ago

Full-Time Crew Leader (Construction/Landscaping) Salary range: $44 - $46k Valor Environmental is the largest full-service environmental services company in the United States....

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Landscaper

  • Labor Finders
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Well if any of these skills, interests and abilities describes you, then we'd love to talk to you about a Landscaping position....

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Seasonal Crew Worker

  • City of Oxford, MS
  • Oxford, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oxford, MS
  • 30+ days ago

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Mows city right-of -ways Runs weed eater on sidewalks and curbs Operates lawn mowers Works on the Cemetery crew Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of general...

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Landscape Workers (Valid DL required)

  • Qualified Staffing
  • MS State, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • MS State, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Qualified Staffing is currently in search of Landscape Workers for a Starkville, MS facility to perform a variety of groundskeeping and landscaping maintenance tasks....

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Grounds Landscaper - Full Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

  • Caesars Entertainment
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Must have at least two years previous experience in landscaping/gardening with appropriate certification....

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Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Mississippi

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 Mississippi offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.5%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some High School
3.0%
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 Mississippi
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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