Groundskeeper​/Landscape Caretaker

Joining the team at Friendsview is about more than just a job. We have the opportunity every single day to improve the lives of residents in big and small ways. Whether we’re designing healthy menu options, delivering effective health care, helping keep the campus neat and tidy, or simply taking a moment to hear a story from a resident, we become invested in the lives of the wonderful people that make up this community.

We’ve included some of our most important core benefits below, but maybe the biggest benefits to working at Friendsview are those that won’t fit into a neat list. The friendships you make with residents and staff alike. The inter-generational connections. The laughter and the stories that fill our halls. We work hard, yes, but we have a great time and we care about Friendsview and every single resident and staff member who makes this place so special.

Friendsview is one of the best places I’ve worked in my career. I adore my team and love partnering with the amazing residents.

Paid vacation, personal, & sick time off

Employee scholarship program

Free local gym membership

Reduced cost for on-site meals

Location: Newberg, OR

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Location:Friendsview, Newberg, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Benefited Position
Starting Pay: $28.30 - $34.00/hr., depending on qualifications and experience

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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).

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

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.

Apply today and help keep Friendsview beautiful, safe, and welcoming year-round.

If you are a current Friendsview employee, here are additional opportunities to consider.

Please submit a resume for future consideration.