SOURCING Groundskeeper

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Groundskeeper

Pay Rate Range: $23.00 $26.00/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract

Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
Location: Stanford CA 94305 (Multiple campus sites)

Tekberry is looking for a dependable and motivated Groundskeeper to work onsite with our client a world-class university campus known for its beautiful landscapes and high operational this role you will help maintain the safety appearance and usability of outdoor grounds gardens lawns and landscaped areas across Stanfords campus.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities Grounds Maintenance (60%)

Mow edge fertilize and water lawns and landscaped areas.
Prune cultivate plant transplant and maintain shrubbery ground cover flowers and trees.
Prepare garden beds for planting and seasonal updates.
Weed remove debris and maintain overall cleanliness of assigned grounds.
Operate walking power mowers and basic landscaping equipment as needed.

Campus Upkeep & Safety (25%)

Remove leaves trash and organic waste from walkways and landscaped zones.
Perform routine safety checks on grounds and report hazards.
Follow all campus landscaping safety and environmental guidelines.
Maintain tools and equipment and report mechanical issues promptly.

Driving & Daily Operations (15%)

Drive to various job sites across campus (2 4 miles/day).
Utilize smartphones/tablets for basic communication task updates and scheduling.
Follow work orders and instructions provided verbally or in writing in English.

Must-Have Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Valid California Class C Drivers License (required) and age 21 for campus driving compliance.
Ability to understand and follow job instructions in English (written & verbal).
Basic computer skills (email calendar smartphone use).
Strong work ethic punctuality and ability to perform physical outdoor labor.
Basic horticultural knowledge (plant care soil watering pruning).

Preferred Qualifications

Horticulture certification or landscaping coursework.
Experience with groundskeeping landscaping or outdoor maintenance.
Knowledge of safe operation of mowers and small power equipment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand walk bend stoop lift and work outdoors for long periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Comfortable working in varying outdoor weather conditions.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!

Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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Title: Groundskeeper Pay Rate Range: $23.00 $26.00/hr (DOE) Employment Type: Contract Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday 6:00 AM 2:30 PM Location: Stanford CA 94305 (Multiple campus sites) Tekberry is looking for a dependable and motivated Groundskeeper to work onsite with our client a wor...