Landscape Caretaker

Community Life; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employer Matching

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

EAP

Professional Development

Meaningful Resident Impact

Job summary

Friendsview, a life plan community in Newberg, OR, is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance our senior living campus grounds, irrigation systems, and outdoor areas. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot irrigation, prune trees and shrubs, and coordinate with contractors.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of landscaping experience, OSHA-safe operation of equipment, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional landscaping or groundskeeping experience.
• Irrigation repair experience (sprinkler heads, valves, controllers).
• Tree trimming, pruning, and landscape maintenance experience.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment including chainsaws and pole saws.
• Experience applying fertilizers and herbicides.
• Pesticide/herbicide applicator license or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• DHS background check completion and fingerprinting if required.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Documentation for I-9 employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, planting beds, shrubs, trees, and outdoor common areas.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Pruning, trimming, weed control, fertilization, and seasonal landscape work.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely.
• Coordinate with landscape contractors and inspect completed work.
• Respond to weather-related cleanup and maintain resident access.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents, staff, and vendors.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Irrigation repair

Tree pruning

Equipment operation

Fertilizers/Herbicides

Licensing (Pesticide)

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Background check

Drug screen

I-9 documents

Education

Horticulture education

ISA Arborist cert

Senior living experience

Tools

Chainsaws

Pole saws

Irrigation tools

Job description

Location:Friendsview, Newberg, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Benefited Position, some weekends required
Starting Pay: $32.00 - $39.50/hr., depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact in the Lives of Residents

Join a Team That Takes Pride in Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Friendsview, a life plan community located beautiful Newberg, OR, is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper / Landscape Caretaker to help maintain and enhance our senior living community's grounds, landscapes, irrigation systems, and outdoor common areas. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, taking initiative, and creating attractive, safe, and welcoming environments.

In this role, you'll perform landscape maintenance, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, tree and shrub care, seasonal grounds work, equipment maintenance, and coordinate with landscape contractors. You'll also help identify opportunities to improve the appearance, sustainability, and functionality of our campus grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, planting beds, shrubs, trees, and outdoor common areas.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Perform pruning, trimming, weed control, fertilization, and seasonal landscape work.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment safely.
• Coordinate with landscape contractors and inspect completed work.
• Respond to weather-related cleanup and maintain safe resident access.
• Deliver excellent customer service to residents, staff, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional landscaping or groundskeeping experience
• Irrigation repair experience, including sprinkler heads, valves, and controllers
• Experience with tree trimming, pruning, and landscape maintenance
• Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment, including chainsaws and pole saws
• Experience applying fertilizers and herbicides
• Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Successful completion of DHS criminal background check and fingerprinting if required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to provide documentation for employment eligibility verification (I-9).

Preferred Qualifications

• Horticulture, Landscape Management, or Arboriculture education or certification
• ISA Arborist certification
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, healthcare, or customer-service environments

Why Friendsview?

At Friendsview, your work has a direct impact on the quality of life of our residents. We value integrity, stewardship, excellence, compassion, and teamwork, and we're looking for someone who shares those values and takes pride in creating outdoor spaces people enjoy every day.