Laborer Jobs in Michigan

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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Lawn Crew Member

  • Acme, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Acme, MI
  • 13 hours ago

Lawn Crew Member in Acme , Michigan Lawn mowing & Snow crew two members needed for our full time yr round 28 year established co....

Construction Laborer

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 13 hours ago

shoveling, irrigation, landscaping, and pumping water in winter....

Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers. Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers....

Landscaper (Detroit Branch) - Mid-March Start Anticipated

  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 17 hours ago

You'd be responsible for: Cutting turf, trimming and edging along borders, and blowing using power equipment Pruning shrubs and low trees to improve the growth habit or remove damaged branches Planting...

Now Hiring Full-Time Crew Members

  • Grawn, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Grawn, MI
  • 23 hours ago

Job duties include installing and/or removing plant materials, mulching, lawn mowing, string trimming, and leaf blowing as well as installing hardscape such as retaining walls, patios, etc. for commercial...

Landscape general laborer

  • Williamsburg, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Williamsburg, MI
  • 1 day ago

Greener Earth Landscaping is expanding and is looking for someone that would like to get into or is in landscape work. We do pavers, seawalls, water features, retaining walls and much more....

Athletics Laborer II

  • East Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • East Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

Working/Functional Title Athletics Laborer II Position Summary The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is looking for a candidate to fill a Laborer II position....

Landscaper - Detail Team (Direct Report to Notre Dame)

  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 1 day ago

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

Landscape Laborer

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 1 day ago

Tasks may include to cut, trim, water lawns & flower beds; clean up, weed, plant, spread mulch; rake, blow leaves, fertilize, dig, mow, rake, prune, core aerating, seeding & sodding of lawns....

Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers. Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers....

Irrigation Install Foreman and Crew Members

  • Cedar Springs, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Springs, MI
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a great opportunity with a great company? YOU FOUND IT!! Turfs Are Us is a family owned business started in 1995. We are still growing and having fun after 30 years! We have openings...

Landscape Lead and Crew Members

  • Cedar Springs, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Springs, MI
  • 2 days ago

LANDSCAPE LEAD AND CREW MEMBERS! *Experience is not required for crew members. *2 years experience is required for crew leaders. *Great pay and benefits!...

Temporary Seasonal Laborer

  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • 2 days ago

Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a lawn mower, weed whip, and various hand tools....

Landscapers

  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 2 days ago

T&J LANDSCAPING & SNOW REMOVAL, INC Landscapers in Clinton Township , Michigan T&J Landscaping & Snow Removal, Inc., Clinton Twp, MI, needs 20 temporary (04/01/25 -- 12/01/25) and full-time Landscapers...

Landscape laborer

  • Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
  • 2 days ago

Tasks may include sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, rake & blow leaves; seeding, mulching, hauling & spreading topsoil, installation of sprinklers & mortarless...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.8%
Bachelor's Degree
20.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
4.2%
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 Michigan
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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