Groundskeeper

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stanford University Grounds Services seeks candidates for the Groundskeeper/Gardener/Grounds Lead series to maintain the University grounds and vegetation. The role supports a broad range of turf, planting and landscape duties as part of Land, Buildings & Real Estate, with emphasis on quality and stewardship of Stanford's campus.

Successful candidates will follow safety procedures, work under direction, and contribute to a culture of dedication, innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• The Grounds Maintenance Series includes Groundskeeper, Gardener and Grounds Lead levels.

Responsabilités

• 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, ground cover, flowering plants and trees.
• Operate walking power equipment or other power equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules.

Description du poste

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a Legacy.”

The Mission of the Stanford University Grounds Services Department is to provide a beautiful and safe outdoor experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

We pride ourselves in being the in-house service of choice since the University began. We provide a stewardship role in the proper care of all outdoor facilities. We are prompt, efficient, and professional in appearance and duties. We “tailor make” our services and are immediately responsive to our diverse clientele.

What you will do in this role:

You will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Under direction, employees in this classification perform a variety of groundskeeping duties. They receive assignments on a day-to-day or duty-by duty basis and are clearly instructed as to what to do, where and how.

These employees practice safety procedures as directed. Standardized groundskeeping duties may be performed without direct supervision.

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.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

The successful candidate will embrace the following:

LBRE Core Values of Leadership, Exploration, Gratitude, Accountability, Community and You, in their management style and help to build an organization where these qualities serve as the foundation for successful and rewarding careers for all employees.

LBRE views a strong culture where everyone can thrive. It is a culture of trust and respect, where staff can be their authentic selves, feel safe and work in a place that they feel they belong. We strive to create a community that draws upon a wide pool of talent to unify excellence while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

The Grounds Maintenance Series of job classifications includes positions in which the major responsibility is the maintenance of University grounds. Required duties include planning, organizing and performing maintenance activities and all the attendant physical functions necessary for the upkeep of grounds and vegetation. These duties include the full range of grounds maintenance activities: planting, weeding, cultivating, tilling, fertilizing, mowing, pruning, spraying, raking, and litter pickup. The work involves numerous related activities, such as planning and inventory control of needed supplies; operating various machines; selecting and preserving plants; planning and scheduling available work force; extensive organizing and supervising of groundskeeping work. This series of job classifications has three levels: Groundskeeper, Gardener and Grounds Lead. The levels are differentiated on the basis of increasing horticultural knowledge, knowledge of the materials, and equipment and procedures used in groundskeeping. The duties listed under the Core Duties section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements*:

Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

Ability to drive