Laborer Jobs in Portland, ME

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.

1-15 of 16 Jobs

Landscaper

  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

In the warmer months, landscapers attend to lawns and landscape, rake, mulch and sweep walkways, perform maintenance to landscape structures, and cut lawns using hand, power or riding mowers....

Landscape Laborer

  • Kennebunk, ME (24 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (24 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Landscape general laborer to work on projects in the Kennebunk, ME area. Duties may include but not limited to cleaning, material moving and demolition....

Laborer I - Southern Region - Seasonal (12 Weeks) - 0151 (Popham Beach) and 2821 (Rangeley Lake)

  • Phippsburg, ME (23 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phippsburg, ME (23 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities include mowing, shoveling miscellaneous material, lifting, and moving heavy objects, cleaning and servicing vehicles and equipment, making minor repairs to, and maintaining buildings...

Farmworker/Laborer, Crop

  • Dayton, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dayton, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 5 days ago

, weeding, thinning,spraying, irrigating, mowing,harvesting, grading and field packing....

Farmworker/Crop Laborer

  • Saco, ME (13 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saco, ME (13 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 5 days ago

, thinning,pruning crops, use hand tools suchas shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, loppers, andknives, work in extremetemperatures....

Laborer

  • Brunswick, ME (21 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brunswick, ME (21 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 5 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information,please see: client in Topsham, Maine is looking for a Laborer....

Administrative Coordinator for Landscape Construction and Sales

  • Portland, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 8 days ago

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is the seacoast's premier choice for landscaping services when it comes to discerning homeowners, developers, and property managers....

Environmental Laborer

  • Brunswick, ME (21 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brunswick, ME (21 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 9 days ago

Must be able to follow directions and be willing to ask for help as needed to problem solve Previous work experience in landscaping, construction, masonry, carpentry, forestry, horticulture, or agriculture...

Environmental Laborer

  • Yarmouth, ME (10 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Yarmouth, ME (10 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago

We're looking for Environmental Laborers to join our team in Topsham, Maine....

Maintenance/landscape crew

  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago

un Maintenance/landscape crew (Portland area) compensation: 20-24 We are looking for temporary part time help for the upcoming busy season....

Laborer/Operator

  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 13 days ago

Our coworkers are passionate, determined, and versatile and as we grow as a company, we are looking for more likeminded people who take pride in their ability to create and build with their hands...

Crew member

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Crew member Knight Property Services compensation: 401(K), Medical & Dental, PTO, clothing allowance employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: mowing,trimming,pruning crew...

Hardscape Construction Crew Leader

  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is pleased to announce its partnership with Seabreeze Property Services, a well-respected name in the landscaping industry for over 30 years with offices in Portland...

Mow Crew Supervisor

  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago

, planting, weeding, pruning, edging, and cleaning up lawn and leaf debris....

Mow Crew Member

  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 45+ days ago

, planting, weeding, pruning, edging, and cleaning up lawn and leaf debris....

Demographic Data for Portland, ME

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Portland, ME

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 Portland, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.6%
Bachelor's Degree
20.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
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 Portland, ME
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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