Estate Gardener

To be successful in this role you must bring:

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Five years’ experience in landscaping industry or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Valid California Non-commercial Class C license.
• Horticultural industry related certification is required
• Experience with fine gardening with ownership of estate’s gardens and understanding it’s historical value and able to carry the garden’s legacy.
• In addition to the qualifications required for Groundskeeper, the Gardener classification requires the following demonstrated qualifications:
  • Ability to plan and schedule on a moment’s notice
  • Ability to train others in groundskeeping and equipment operating duties
  • Demonstrated strong communications skills (both verbal and written). Ability to understand and follow job-related instructions given in English, either verbally or in writing.
  • Must be proficient in the full range of groundskeeping skills and in the use of tools and equipment required in the work.
  • Must be an effective collaborator with the house residents and staff
  • Must have practical knowledge of the growth requirements and characteristics of the plants with which they work and of the symptoms of common weeds, pests, and diseases; must know the common remedies for such pests and diseases
  • Must know and apply safety precautions established by the university
  • Demonstrated horticultural knowledge
  • Ability to effect good working relationships and exercise initiative and good judgment in organizing work and solving routine problems
  • Attendance and punctuality are essential to work and all work-related functions

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements*:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, operate hand and/or foot and hand controls, grasp forcefully, 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.

Working Conditions:

• Required to wear appropriate issued uniform.
• May be required to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to noise >80db TWA
• May be exposed to allergens, pollens, dust and fertilizers and pesticides

Work Standards:

• 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hrprocesses- policiespolicies/labor-relationscollective-bargaining.

Why Stanford is for You

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• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
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*All Stanford University employees are subject to all COVID-19 requirements, which includes being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 pursuant to our vaccination policy.

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.