H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts sponsors H-2B visas across landscaping, hospitality, seafood processing, and resort operations, with hiring concentrated in Cape Cod, the North Shore, and Greater Boston. Seasonal employers in tourism and outdoor recreation drive the bulk of demand from spring through fall.
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Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Needham, MA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229109
Position Overview
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.
Compensation
$26.00 - $34.00 hourly, based on experience
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
- Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers.
- Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
- Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
- Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
- Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: Valid driver’s license (ability to get DOT med card upon hire)
- Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid Time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
- all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None
Plant Health Care Technician
Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Needham, MA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229109
Position Overview
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Performs fertilization and pest management on trees, shrubs and lawns using spray and injection tools by performing the following duties.
Compensation
$26.00 - $34.00 hourly, based on experience
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Cultivate your career and fertilize your future!
- Properly identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest prone areas.
- Communicate with and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, and fertilization service with customers.
- Perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on tree and shrubs using spray and injection tools.
- Continuously monitor the pest control and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors.
- Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment.
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping
- Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge
- Ability to complete the Davey landscape career development books upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: Valid driver’s license (ability to get DOT med card upon hire)
- Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Paid Time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
- All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
- Group Health Plan
- Employee referral bonus program
- Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
- Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
- all listed benefits available to eligible employees
Company Overview
Invest in your future. Join one of the largest Employee Owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.
We are currently looking to add a dynamic Plant Health Care Technician to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, provides a full range of tree care services and is based in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: None
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Target Cape Cod and the Islands early
Seasonal hospitality and landscaping employers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket file H-2B petitions months before summer. Reaching out to resorts, inns, and landscaping companies in February or March puts you ahead of the rush.
Focus on employers with a history of H-2B filings
Check the Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data to identify Massachusetts employers who have filed H-2B labor certifications in previous years. Repeat filers are far more likely to sponsor again than employers new to the process.
Look beyond Boston for the highest sponsorship density
Most Massachusetts H-2B hiring happens outside the city, in coastal towns, ski areas, and golf resorts. Provincetown, Lenox, and North Adams attract seasonal workers across hospitality, grounds maintenance, and amusement operations.
Search Migrate Mate for current H-2B openings in Massachusetts
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type, so you can browse H-2B roles in Massachusetts directly without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. It saves time when the filing window is short and competition is high.
Understand the seasonal timing of H-2B cap allocations
H-2B visas are subject to a national cap split between two half-year periods. Massachusetts employers typically file for the first half allocation for summer season work, so applications submitted late may miss the cap entirely.
Contact seafood processing facilities on the North Shore
Gloucester and Rockport have active seafood processing operations that have historically used H-2B workers for temporary production roles. These employers are less visible online, so direct outreach to processing plants can surface opportunities that don't appear on job boards.
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Which industries in Massachusetts sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Landscaping and groundskeeping is the largest H-2B employer category in Massachusetts, followed by hospitality and resort operations, amusement and recreation, and seafood processing. Coastal tourism drives significant seasonal demand, particularly for housekeeping, food service, and grounds maintenance roles tied to the state's summer economy.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
The highest concentration of H-2B sponsorship is on Cape Cod, including Hyannis, Falmouth, and Provincetown, as well as the island communities of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The North Shore corridor around Gloucester also generates consistent demand, and the Berkshires see seasonal hiring tied to resorts, summer camps, and cultural venues.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Massachusetts?
H-2B roles in Massachusetts are almost entirely temporary, non-agricultural positions tied to seasonal peaks. Common qualifying roles include housekeepers, landscapers, groundskeepers, amusement park attendants, fishing and seafood processing workers, and food service staff at hotels and resorts. The role must be temporary in nature and tied to a defined seasonal or peak-load need.
How do I find H-2B jobs in Massachusetts that offer sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and lets you filter openings by visa type, so you can search H-2B roles in Massachusetts without wading through positions that don't sponsor. You can also cross-reference the DOL's OFLC disclosure database to identify Massachusetts employers who have filed H-2B certifications in previous seasons and contact them directly before positions are advertised.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.