Groundskeeper (Full Time Seasonal)

Groundskeeper
Pay Rate Range: $23.00 – $26.00/hr (DOE) Employment Type: Contract Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Location: Stanford, CA 94305 (Multiple campus sites)
Tekberry is looking for a dependable and motivated Groundskeeper to work onsite with our client, a world-class university campus known for its beautiful landscapes and high operational standards. In this role, you will help maintain the safety, appearance, and usability of outdoor grounds, gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas across Stanford’s campus.
As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Mow, edge, fertilize, and water lawns and landscaped areas.
Prune, cultivate, plant, transplant, and maintain shrubbery, ground cover, flowers, and trees.
Prepare garden beds for planting and seasonal updates.
Operate walking power mowers and basic landscaping equipment as needed.
Remove leaves, trash, and organic waste from walkways and landscaped zones.
Follow all campus landscaping, safety, and environmental guidelines.
Maintain tools and equipment and report mechanical issues promptly.
Drive to various job sites across campus (2–4 miles/day).
Follow work orders and instructions provided verbally or in writing in English.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License (required) and age 21+ for campus driving compliance.
Ability to understand and follow job instructions in English (written & verbal).
Basic computer skills (email, calendar, smartphone use).
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and ability to perform physical, outdoor labor.
Basic horticultural knowledge (plant care, soil, watering, pruning).
Horticulture certification or landscaping coursework.
Experience with groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance.
Knowledge of safe operation of mowers and small power equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, and work outdoors for long periods.
Comfortable working in varying outdoor weather conditions.
Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under applicable laws.