Landscape Crew Leader

Noble Root; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Root in Portland, OR, is seeking a Seasonal Landscape Crew Leader for the fall installation season. You’ll lead a 1–2 person crew installing and maintaining residential gardens, with emphasis on planting, softscaping, and ecological landscape practices.

The role begins September 8, 2026, with 30–40 hours/week, Monday–Thursday, 7:30am–5:30pm. There is potential for full-time with benefits starting Spring 2027; no pesticides or lawn care involved, and you’ll drive to job sites.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of hands-on landscape experience.
• Strong planting and landscape maintenance skills.
• Clear communicator and positive team leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a 1–2 person crew in daily field work.
• Install and maintain residential landscapes with emphasis on gardens and softscaping.
• Perform planting, soil prep, pruning, weeding, mulching, edging, plant removal, and seasonal cleanups.
• Assist with small-scale hardscape work including gravel paths and edging.
• Drive a truck and trailer to Portland-metro job sites.
• Keep crew productive, organized, safe, and on schedule.
• Train crew members in proper techniques and safe work practices.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks, tools, and job sites.
• Represent Noble Root professionally and warmly on client properties.

Skills

Crew leadership

Landscape installation

Planting/maintenance

Driver's license

Reliability

Tools

Truck/Trailer operation

Job description

Seasonal Full-Time | Portland Metro | $23–$27/hour | Starting Early September 2026

Noble Root is hiring a Seasonal Landscape Crew Leader for our fall installation season. You’ll lead a small field crew (1–2 people) installing and maintaining residential gardens, with an emphasis on planting, softscaping, and ecological landscape practices.

This is a seasonal position with the potential to continue as a full-time position with benefits for Spring 2027 for the right person based on performance.

The Role

• Lead and direct a 1–2 person crew in daily field work
• Install and maintain residential landscapes, with an emphasis on gardens and softscaping
• Perform planting, soil prep, pruning, weeding, mulching, edging, plant removal, and seasonal cleanups
• Assist with small-scale hardscape work, including gravel paths and edging
• Drive a truck and trailer to Portland-metro job sites
• Keep crew productive, organized, safe, and on schedule
• Follow priorities and schedules set by the Project Manager and communicate progress, delays, and job-site issues
• Train crew members in proper techniques and safe work practices
• Maintain clean, organized trucks, tools, and job sites
• Represent Noble Root professionally and warmly on client properties

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3+ years of hands-on landscape experience
• Strong planting and landscape maintenance skills
• Previous crew leadership experience preferred
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
• Clear communicator and positive team leader
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and comfortable driving a truck/trailer
• Reliable transportation and ability to consistently arrive at Portland-metro job sites on time
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical work outdoors in varying weather

The Details

• $23–$27/hour, depending on experience
• 30–40 hours/week, Monday–Thursday, typically 7:30am–5:30pm
• Seasonal position beginning September 8, 2026
• Potential for full-time, year-round employment with benefits beginning Spring 2027

Work with a company committed to ecological landscaping- no pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. No lawn care.

If you’re an experienced landscaper who enjoys leading a small crew and doing high-quality garden work, we’d love to hear from you.