Tree Care Groundman

Brief Description

Join Our Growing Team at Crystal Greens Landscape!

We are seeking motivated, reliable Tree Care Groundmen to join our commercial tree care crews and learn the arboriculture trade from the ground up. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for hardworking individuals who love outdoor work, want to build skills in a safety-focused environment, and are eager to advance into climbing or leadership roles.

Crystal Greens Landscape is a full-service commercial landscape provider offering comprehensive landscape management solutions. Our mission is to enhance and preserve property value through exceptional landscape appearance, functionality, and long-term efficiency. With seven local service centers, we proudly serve the greater Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Columbia Gorge, and Salem regions.

Position Overview

Crystal Greens Landscape is looking for enthusiastic Tree Care Groundmen to support our Foremen and Climbers on daily tree care operations at commercial properties throughout the Portland metro and surrounding areas. You’ll handle critical ground support tasks—dragging brush, rigging ropes, traffic control, equipment operation, and site cleanup—while learning proper pruning, removal techniques, chainsaw safety, and industry best practices.

This is a perfect starting position for someone who wants hands-on training, year-round work, and a clear path to promotion (many of our best Climbers and Foremen started as Groundmen!).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Foremen and Climbers with all ground operations
• Drag brush, feed chippers, cut/log wood, and keep job sites clean and organized
• Control lowering ropes, supply tools aloft, and rig limbs safely
• Direct traffic and maintain safe work zones using signs, cones, and flags
• Operate and drive trucks, chippers, spray rigs, and other tree care equipment
• Maintain tools, chainsaws, and equipment daily
• Learn proper pruning/removal methods, basic tree care knots, and ground-based pruning
• Deliver friendly, professional customer service on every property
• Follow all safety protocols and participate in daily tailgate safety meetings
• Perform first aid and respond calmly in emergency situations
• Be willing to step up as acting Foreman when needed
• Work five consecutive 8–10 hour days (typically Monday–Friday) with regular overtime, occasional weekends, and storm/emergency call-out availability
  
  

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 20 lbs. constantly
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, and dragging heavy brush
• Repetitive movements with hands, wrists, ankles, and knees
• Ability to twist/turn/bend the trunk frequently throughout the day
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• No experience required—we will train the right person! (Previous landscape, construction, or outdoor labor experience is a plus)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to learn the tree care trade
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (Class A or B CDL is a bonus and pays more)
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  
  

Working Conditions

Year-round outdoor physical labor in Pacific Northwest weather (below 20°F to over 100°F, rain, snow, wind, ice). Regular exposure to poison oak, pollen, dust, chainsaw noise, chemicals, and traffic hazards on busy commercial sites.

Summary

COMPANY PERKS!

Training and on-going support and mentorship.

Educational assistance

Get paid weekly!

401k with match

Medical, Dental & Vision, & PTO

Crystal Greens Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristics.