Campus Groundskeeper: Plant Care & Maintenance

Stanford Reglab; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Stanford University, through Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE), is hiring a Groundskeeper. You will perform a variety of groundskeeping duties, prepare beds for planting, weed, mow, prune, spray pesticides as directed, water plantings, and operate walking power equipment under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in groundskeeping, strong communication, basic horticultural knowledge, and ability to follow English instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• One year of groundskeeping experience or equivalent education/work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic horticultural knowledge and comfort with outdoor tasks.

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 plantings.
• Operate walking power equipment; adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Strong communication

Follow English instructions

Basic computer skills

Basic horticultural knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Stanford University, through Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE), is hiring a Groundskeeper. You will perform a variety of groundskeeping duties, prepare beds for planting, weed, mow, prune, spray pesticides as directed, water plantings, and operate walking power equipment under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in groundskeeping, strong communication, basic horticultural knowledge, and ability to follow English instructions.