Groundskeeper

About the role

The position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and governed by the collective bargaining agreement between Stanford University and SEIU Local 2007.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beds for planting.
• Remove leaves and rubbish from grounds.
• Spray pesticides as directed.
• Weed small areas.
• Mow, cultivate, prune, plant, and fertilize plants.
• Water shrubbery, and ground cover, flowering plants and trees, etc.
• Operate walking power equipment or other power equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• One-year experience in groundskeeping or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Demonstrated strong communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to understand and follow job-related instructions given in English, either verbally or in writing.
• Basic computer skills (email/Calendaring) and use of smart phone.
• Basic horticultural knowledge.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class C license.
• Horticultural industry related certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you must bring:
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• One-year experience in groundskeeping or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Demonstrated strong communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to understand and follow job-related instructions given in English, either verbally or in writing.
• Basic computer skills (email/Calendaring) and use of smart phone.
• Basic horticultural knowledge.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class C license.
• Horticultural industry related certification is preferred.

Benefits

Stanford University provides a range of benefits including retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. Employees may also participate in career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit courses. The university offers access to various cultural and recreational activities, including fitness centers, sports facilities, and educational opportunities.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $26.39 (Step 1) - $31.84 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Information

• Physical Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License. Ability to drive day or night. Frequently stand/walk, twist/bend/stop/squat, grasp forcefully, shovel/rake/sweep, operate hand and/or foot controls and/or lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 10-40 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance. Occasionally perform seated work, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other) reach/work above shoulders, perform work which require light/fine grasping Rarely, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand and/or sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Certificates and Licenses Required: Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.