Senior Living Grounds & Irrigation Specialist

Community Life GmbH; 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

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.