Groundskeeper

DeSales University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and operate equipment used by the grounds department, including snow removal. The role requires physical work, adherence to safety protocols, and reliable teamwork on a Catholic liberal-arts campus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work in all weather conditions while supporting the university’s mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to make independent decisions and use good judgment.
• Strong communication skills with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work from lifts, bucket trucks, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds and all department equipment; perform snow removal as needed.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Professional communication

Diversity awareness

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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, visitwww.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 effective 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