Overview
Landscape Crew Leader Jobs in Portland, OR at Noble Root
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
- No weekends or regular overtime
- 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.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why Noble Root’s mission resonates with you and how your experience prepares you for this role.
Pay: $23.00 – $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Please include your cover letter
Work Location: In person
Title: Landscape Crew Leader
Company: Noble Root
Location: Portland, OR
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