Gig Work & Side Jobs in Boston, MA

Looking for gig work or side work in Boston, MA? DirtyJobs is a marketplace where local homeowners post real jobs and background-checked contractors pick the ones that fit their schedule and skills — no cold-calling, no bidding wars, no middleman taking a cut of every lead.

Flexible Gig Work for Every Trade in Boston

Whether you’re a licensed tradesperson looking for side jobs between contracts, or you just want flexible odd-job work on your own schedule, DirtyJobs has work for you in and around Boston. Browse by trade below, or sign up to see everything open near you.

Skilled Trade Gig Work in Boston

❄️ HVAC gig work in Boston, MA 🔧 Plumbing gig work in Boston, MA ⚡ Electrical gig work in Boston, MA 🪵 Carpentry gig work in Boston, MA 🖌️ Painting gig work in Boston, MA 🏠 Roofing gig work in Boston, MA 🏗️ Concrete gig work in Boston, MA 🧱 Drywall gig work in Boston, MA

Everyday Gig Work in Boston

🐕 Dog Walking gig work in Boston, MA 🍂 Yard Cleanup gig work in Boston, MA 🧹 Cleaning gig work in Boston, MA 📦 Moving gig work in Boston, MA 🛠️ General Repair gig work in Boston, MA 🌿 Landscaping gig work in Boston, MA 🗑️ Junk Removal gig work in Boston, MA 🚚 Hauling gig work in Boston, MA 🪟 Window Washing gig work in Boston, MA 🪲 Pest Control gig work in Boston, MA

Why Contractors Choose DirtyJobs

Background-checked contractor app — customers see you’re verified before they book, which means less haggling and more booked jobs.
Set your own rate — you price your own trade jobs, DirtyJobs doesn’t undercut you to win the lead.
No bidding wars — a customer books your listed rate directly instead of collecting five competing quotes.
Get paid for the job, not the lead — no per-lead fees; you only pay when work actually happens.

Become a Contractor on DirtyJobs

Signing up takes a few minutes: create an account, pass a background check, list your services and rates, and start picking up gig work in Boston.