Groundskeeper

Paisboa; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain its beautiful campus grounds and athletic fields. This full-time role offers a chance to work outdoors and contribute to the upkeep of a vibrant educational environment. Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, and operating various equipment to ensure the grounds are in top condition. The position comes with full benefits, including health coverage and paid time off, making it an attractive opportunity for those who enjoy hands-on work and being part of a supportive team. If you have a passion for outdoor maintenance and a positive attitude, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Remission

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in facility maintenance or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of plants, trees, and shrubs is desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds, athletic fields, and landscaping.
• Operate vehicles and equipment for groundskeeping tasks.
• Assist with snow removal and trash disposal.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Ability to operate tractors and loaders

Physical stamina and strength

Teamwork and collaboration

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Loader

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Westtown School seeks a full-time general Groundskeeper to start immediately. As a member of the facilities team, the Groundskeeper will assist with the overall maintenance of the campus grounds, athletic fields, and other school property. The regular hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is a year-round position with full benefits, including Paid Time Off, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, tuition remission, long-term and short-term disability coverage, and life insurance. Facilities team members are considered essential personnel and, as such, are expected to be available during inclement weather and other school-closing situations.

Westtown School is a Quaker independent, co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mow grass, prune and trim shrubs and small trees, and apply mulch utilizing appropriate equipment;
• Operate a tractor, loader, and other departmental vehicles;
• Weed and maintain flower beds and other landscaping;
• Plant trees/shrubs and annuals, as directed;
• Assist in maintaining athletic fields and recreational play areas including layout, lining, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, etc.;
• Assist with the removal and disposal of trash and debris;
• Maintain campus driveways and parking lots;
• Plow, shovel, and remove snow when necessary;
• Provide support and manpower to other campus departments as necessary;
• Maintain professional and appropriate relations with all community members at all times;
• Maintain knowledge of school property and staff as required to perform assigned duties;
• Report unsafe conditions or suspicious activity as necessary;
• Remain committed to safe work practices and energy conservation at all times;
• Participate in departmental meetings/training as necessary;
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs. occasionally and with assistance.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy loads.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the care and maintenance of similar facilities or equivalent education, training, or experience.
• Knowledge of horticulture, plants, trees, and shrubs is desired.
• Must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude, work well independently, and work effectively as a contributing member of the team.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume and cover letter, including three professional references, directly to the specific job posting on the school’s employment portal.