Groundskeeper

DeSales University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA is seeking a Groundskeeper responsible for campus grounds and equipment. The role requires physical work, ability to handle weather conditions, and capacity to lift 50 lbs. Candidates should pass background checks and maintain a clean driving record.

The position supports the university’s mission in a Catholic liberal arts environment and requires flexibility for overtime and emergency tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate grounds equipment safely.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.
• Pass criminal and drug background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds and all department equipment.
• Perform snow removal as part of grounds duties.
• Interact professionally with a diverse community and operate in an on-call status for emergencies.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Flexibility/OT readiness

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Tractors

Job description

OVERVIEW: DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor’s degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.

GROUNDSKEEPER

OVERVIEW: DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor’s degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.

In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY: The groundskeeper has the overall responsibility of maintaining the campus grounds and all equipment used by the department in the maintenance of grounds and snow removal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to make independent decisions, use good judgment and demonstrate integrity
• Proven ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to work overtime upon supervisor's request or workload
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, transportation, and a clean driving record
• Maintains an on-call status for emergency problems
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, work in lifts and bucket trucks, operate forklifts and tractors and other equipment as needed
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must pass criminal and drug background checks
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled