WFR -Landscape Supervisor

Young Life; Antelope (OR); On-site; USD 32,670 - 49,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing on property

Christian work and fellowship environment

Job summary

Young Life seeks a dedicated staff member in Antelope, Oregon, for landscape care and maintenance. Responsibilities include turf care, planting, and coordinating maintenance projects. Ideal candidates will have an AA in horticulture and three years of relevant experience.

This position offers a unique Christian environment focused on service and community. The expected salary ranges from $32,670 to $49,100 based on experience and education, with housing available on property.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape operations and design is required.
• Experience in coordinating maintenance staff and projects is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for turf and plants including fertilizing and aeration.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and supervise personnel.
• Develop irrigation systems and maintenance programs.

Skills

Knowledge of area plants and shrubs

Ability to oversee maintenance functions

Education

AA in horticulture

Three years landscape experience

Job description

Essential Duties

• Landscape
  • Provide care for the turf (top dressing, fertilizing, aeration, etc.)
  • Provide care for the plants and shrub (pruning, planting, fertilizing and herbicide.)
  • Design, plant and care for flower and planting beds for spring and summer.
  • Work closely with the landscape foreman in scheduling fertilizing, aeration and mowing.
  • Develop and maintain irrigation systems.
  • Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for landscape and farm operations.
  • Provide input in the development of a landscape master plan.
  • Perform landscape and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Maintenance
  • Coordinate DIN/PM/projects, supervising the work of two – four maintenance personnel.
  • Act as back-up to camping superintendent.
• Relationships
  • Meet weekly to plan and strategize for landscape, maintenance and projects.
  • The landscape supervisor will work closely with the landscape foreman in all aspects of landscape.

Working Conditions

• This position requires that the staff person be able to: lift at least fifty (50) pounds of materials waist high, operate mowers, tillers and other equipment necessary for landscaping and lawn care, stand on his/her feet for at least eight hours a day, bend, twist, carry and do other physical activities necessary to perform this job.
• The majority of the job will take place out of doors, and the staff person will be exposed to heat, cold and various climate conditions as well as dirt and chemicals used in landscaping.

Education

• AA in horticulture
• Three years landscape experience or five years of experience in landscape care and design

Experience Required For The Job

• Knowledge of area plants and shrubs highly desired.
• Ability to oversee day‑to‑day maintenance functions, personnel and projects.

Notes

Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ‑like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college‑age young people who attend our camp.

Job Specific Working Conditions

Washington Family Ranch is a remote property (located one hour from the closest grocery store) with a large dedicated staff that results in approximately 120 people living year round at camp. This creates a unique and spiritually rewarding environment of Christian work and fellowship. There are two camps located here: a high school focused camp (Canyon) and a middle school camp (Creekside). Affordable housing is available on property.

Pay Range

The anticipated salaried rate for this position can range from 32,670 - 49,100 annually depending on relevant education, experience, and location.