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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Please note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any changes to the recruitment timeline will be communicated to all who have initiated an application or submitted one.
COMPENSATION
Annual Pay Range: $ 70,451.55 - $ 89,272.08
Hourly Pay Range: $ 33.870939 - $ 42.919271
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on the candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. This position is classified as a Building Maintenance Coordinator.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County Facilities Management seeks an experienced, motivated Landscape Coordinator to help maintain and enhance the county's diverse outdoor spaces. This position plays a critical role in preserving the safety, functionality, appearance, and long-term value of county properties by planning, coordinating, and overseeing landscape maintenance, irrigation systems, and grounds improvement projects.
As the county's subject matter expert for landscape operations, you will oversee contractors, conduct site inspections, identify maintenance and repair needs, and manage projects from concept through completion. You will develop scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets while coordinating procurement activities and ensuring work meets county standards. This role also offers the chance to apply technical expertise in landscape design, irrigation, drainage, pest management, and asset management, supporting both ongoing maintenance and future improvements.
We are seeking a professional who combines strong technical knowledge with experience in project management and contractor coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing fieldwork, planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. At Clackamas County, this role offers visible impact on the public spaces and facilities that serve our community every day.
If you are ready to apply your landscape and irrigation expertise in a role that combines technical problem-solving, project leadership, and public service, we encourage you to apply.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in commercial landscape, including plant selection, installation, pruning, soil management, and pest diagnosis, that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• Experience planning and preparing cost estimates, organize, coordinate and functionally oversee landscape operations and equipment installation projects
• Experience preparing and administering project budgeting, cost control, and reporting
• Knowledge of shrubs, grass, and tree anatomy, selection, installation, response to damage, soil characteristics, pruning techniques and diagnosis of pest problems in a commercial landscape
• Knowledge, demonstrated through work history, of landscape design that includes: planning, basic drafting skills, grading, drainage, and site planning for landscape, grounds, and irrigation lines
• Knowledge of irrigation principles, understanding and design of drainage systems
• Ability to repair and maintain valves, install and initialize irrigation controllers, locate existing zones and valves, and perform pump repairs
• Ability to identify system repairs and improvements
• Ability to provide after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis

Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working with public-sector facilities or large commercial campuses
• Landscape Construction Professional license (within the last 5 years) or 10 years experience in landscape project management
• Current Back Flow Assembly Operation and Testing certification
• Current Public Pesticide Applicator license
• Working knowledge of various maintenance, remodeling and construction practices and procedures

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire a Public Pesticide Applicator license with subcategories: Ornamental & Turf Herbicide, Ornamental & Turf Insecticide/Fungicide, Aquatic, Right of Way, Regulatory Weed Control, Commercial Pesticide Applicator - for private property application; and Landscape Irrigation, Design - Grading and Drainage, Hardscaping, Plants and Turf, Laws and Regulations
• Back Flow Assembly Operation and Testing certification required within six (6) months of hire
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within six (6) months of hire

*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee landscaping contractors, perform regularly scheduled inspections including yearly back flows, and document conditions, identify maintenance and minor repair requirements of existing irrigation, review and inspect landscape contractors repair work; develop landscape and grounds project specifications, cost estimated schedules to successfully complete all assigned tasks. Prepare specific hard-scape projects for each budget cycle due to life cycle and available funding using proper procurement methods and directions.
• Provide expertise to evaluate plans for new and remodeling of existing irrigation and landscaping for feasibility, installation, maintenance costs, and other operational considerations. Provide site assessment, develop scope, specifications, coordinate and inspect County subcontracted installations of irrigation. Create standardized schedules. Respond to, assess, and coordinate the repair of damaged irrigation emergency calls.
• Processes ideas for new planting projects, landscaping & irrigation; provides sketches or drawings; prepares project scopes, estimates, sets specifications, prepare cost analysis and time lines; receive and process quotes, including interviewing contractors; ensure background checks are successfully completed; assists with specific contract language relating to contractor duties; monitor and control expenditures and seek solutions to budget limitations; complete and submit permit applications.
• Coordinate and may perform skilled grounds maintenance and landscaping to maintain grounds. Respond to, inspect, maintain, and coordinate exterior maintenance, repairs, and replacements of warn exterior furnishings, parking lots, sidewalks, paved, masonry and concrete surfaces, flower beds, bark dust paths, dog poop stations, pergolas, fences, and trash enclosures.
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining grounds asset inventory, irrigation and drainage mapping, and locates, as well as developing standards for maintenance and new installations. Provide basic irrigation maintenance training to Facilities Management personnel.
• Contact for remediation on problems related to diseased and dead trees, shrubs, and plants and the removal and replanting of all such plants following State, City and County codes; conduct incidental landscape inspections as requested for DEQ and in review of other landscape issues.
• Oversee and/or participates in the application of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate the efforts for pest management.
• May perform, monitor, and respond to assist with maintenance tasks such as: plumbing emergencies, underground water supply and waste drain lines, patch & seal roofs and emergency janitorial clean-ups. Other duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Tuesday through Friday (Mondays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position when an offer of employment is extended.
This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties require frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and the ability to lift and carry objects. Incumbents are exposed to wind, rain, snow, dust, fumes, and other irritants. Within the Finance Department's Facilities Management Division, duties require squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, balancing, climbing, fine motor control, and the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds. Duties involve frequent exposure to confined spaces, loud noises, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, working at heights, and adverse weather conditions.
Incumbents may be required to provide after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis.
These positions are designated as essential and may be required to report to or remain at work during inclement weather, major emergencies, or disasters when other employees may be excused. Individuals in this role help ensure the continuity of vital county services and may be asked to remain on duty or report to work as directed by their supervisor. In emergency situations, employees may also be temporarily assigned related duties to support critical operations.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement fund savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full-time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Facilities Management Division provides maintenance and management services to facilities housing county departments. County operations currently occupy 570,034 square feet in more than 80 buildings ranging in size from 600 to 59,000 square feet. Services provided include:

• general maintenance
• janitorial and landscape services
• maintenance and repair of:
  • HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning)
  • plumbing
  • electrical
  • lighting
  • mechanical systems
• fire/safety/code compliance
• project management for construction and remodeling
• utilities management
• leasing of facilities

Staff perform fire/life safety, indoor air quality, water quality, indoor lighting standards, building and electrical code, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) inspections. Tests and analyses are conducted on a routine and as-needed basis to ensure the safety and comfort of the general public and employees, and to ensure compliance with relevant codes and legal standards.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

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