Title : Groundskeeper
Pay Rate Range : $23.59 $24.50 / hr (DOE)
Employment Type : Contract 8 months
Schedule : Full-time, Monday Friday, 6 : 00 AM 2 : 30 PM
Location : Stanford, CA 94305
Tekberry is seeking a dependable and motivated Groundskeeper to work onsite with our client, a world-class university campus known for its exceptional landscapes and operational excellence. In this role, you will help maintain the appearance, safety, and overall condition of outdoor grounds, gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas across campus.
As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Responsibilities
- Mow, fertilize, and water lawns, shrubbery, ground cover, flowering plants, and trees.
- Prepare beds for planting and perform seasonal updates.
- Weed small areas and remove leaves, debris, and rubbish from grounds.
- Cultivate, prune, plant, transplant, and maintain shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and trees.
- Operate walking power mowers and other non-mobile power equipment as needed.
- Adhere to all campus landscaping, environmental, and safety rules.
Campus Upkeep & Safety
Maintain cleanliness and usability of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.Perform routine safety and condition checks; report hazards promptly.Maintain tools and equipment and report mechanical issues.Driving & Daily Operations
Daily driving on campus to assigned job locations (approx. 2 4 miles per day).Use smartphones / tablets for basic communication, email, calendaring, and task updates.Follow work orders and instructions provided in English, both verbally and in writing.Must-Have Qualifications
MUST have a valid California Driver's License and be 21 + for campus driving requirements.High school diploma or GED.Demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal and written).Ability to understand and follow job-related instructions in English (verbal & written).Basic computer skills (email, calendar) and experience using smartphones.Basic horticultural knowledge.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.Willingness to complete a Basic + MVR background check.Preferred Qualifications
Horticultural industry-related certification or landscaping coursework.Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance.Knowledge of afe operation of small power equipment.Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and perform physical outdoor labor for extended periods.Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.Comfortable working in all outdoor weather conditions.We need hard-working, reliable employees. Tekberry offers a $100 payment for referrals!
Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
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