Groundskeeper

Job Summary

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• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays.

Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Maybe exposed to noise greater than 80db TWA.

May be exposed to allergens, pollens, dust and fertilizers and pesticides.

When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety:
Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at  policiespolicies/labor-relationscollective-bargaining.

The expected pay range for this position is $26.39 (Step
1) - $31.84 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

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