Groundskeeper

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 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 Drivers 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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