Do you enjoy being outdoors in nature and maintaining outdoor spaces? Do you take pride in seeing your work come to life and having a positive impact on the environment? Do you like having variety in your day and working on different types of properties?

Well, you’re in the right place! Midway, LLC is hiring a Gardener / Groundskeeper to join our team!

Key Details:

• Pay: $21 - $26 per hour DOE
• Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; 9 Paid Holidays; Generous PTO Plan; 401k with up to 4% employer match; Employee Supply Benefit; Basic Life, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Mileage Reimbursement
• Location: Multiple worksites (Wilsonville & Portland)
• Schedule: Full-time 40 hours/week; 8-hour shifts; M-F w/ occasional weekends

Who We Are:

Midway, LLC is a family-owned umbrella company that supports a variety of entities. Services under the Midway, LLC umbrella include financial, facility and farm support for commercial and residential properties, as well as Graham and Tooze, a consumer facing farm store. The Facility Department supports two residential properties with farm animals including chickens, goats, llamas and alpacas, horses and more. During the summer months, the facility staff is also responsible for supporting small harvest programs in the garden and fruit tree orchard.

Midway, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity in the workplace and strive to maintain an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Who You Are: Our Gardener / Groundskeeper will be someone who has an “all hands on deck” mentality and doesn’t hesitate to help their team wherever needed. They enjoy completing various tasks throughout the day, can manage competing priorities, take pride in a job well done, and are familiar with PNW landscaping practices.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of experience as a gardener or groundskeeper.
• Familiarity with private estate work is preferred.
• Expertise in irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Experienced in operating tractors and implementing deer deterrent strategies.
• Skilled in handling lawnmowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, pruners, and pole saws.
• Able to safely use hand and power tools.
• Service-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates independent problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
• Punctual, dedicated, and highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable with working outside year-round.
• Comfortable in family setting with children and pets.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.
• Current unencumbered Oregon driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check and DMV check.

What You’ll Do: The Gardener / Groundskeeper will assist in performing skilled work in the following areas: landscape maintenance, lawn care, plant health, seasonal planting, hardscape maintenance, irrigation, equipment maintenance, and outdoor structure maintenance. This position will be responsible for resolving emergencies and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner for multiple properties.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain various landscaping equipment including lawnmowers, weed whackers, chainsaws, pruners, and pole saws.
• Coordinate with property maintenance vendors for direct support and supervision.
• Maintain detailed records of property maintenance activities.
• Schedule and perform fertilization, aeration, and seasonal pruning for lawns and flower beds.
• Prune seasonal fruit trees (apples, pears, olives) and harvest fruit.
• Implement organic pest management strategies and utilize IMP for sustainable practices.
• Manage hedges, shrubs, and trees through seasonal trimming and larger projects.
• Care for organic vegetable and flower gardens, including weeding, watering, and irrigation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot irrigation systems, performing repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Operate tractor for property maintenance.
• Provide expertise for planting projects, plant selection, and deer deterrent measures.
• Solve garden issues creatively and support maintenance during inclement seasons.
• Research and implement best practices.
• Adhere to established protocols and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• This position requires some weekend availability. Are you able to work Saturday and/or Sunday as needed?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilsonville, OR (Required)

Work Location: In person