Groundskeeper

🔍Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Stanford, California, United States📁Facilities📅Dec 18, 2025 Post Date📅107957 Requisition #

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.

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.

• 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, 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.

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.

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required
• One‑year experience in groundskeeping or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Demonstrated strong communications skills (both verbal and written). Ability to understand and follow job‑related instructions given in English, either verbally or in writing.
• Basic computer skills (email/Calendaring) and use of smart phone
• Basic horticultural knowledge
• Valid California Non‑commercial Class C license
• Horticultural industry related certification is preferred

• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non‑commercial Class C Driver’s License.
• Ability to drive day or night.
• Frequently stand/walk, twist/bend/stop/squat, grasp forcefully, shovel/rake/sweep, operate hand and/or foot controls and/or lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 10‑40 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
• Occasionally perform seated work, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, perform work which require light/fine grasping.
• Rarely, perform desk‑based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand and/or sort/file paperwork or parts.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non‑commercial Class C Driver’s License.

• Required to wear appropriate issued uniform.
• Ability to work safely in all types of outside weather conditions.
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