Groundskeeper

Paisboa; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Remission

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Westtown School in West Chester, PA is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to support the maintenance of campus grounds, athletic fields, and other school property. The role runs 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round with comprehensive benefits. The position requires physical stamina, experience in grounds care, knowledge of horticulture, and the ability to operate tractors and landscape equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in care and maintenance of similar facilities.
• Knowledge of horticulture, plants, trees and shrubs is desirable.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, prune and trim shrubs and small trees, and apply mulch.
• 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.
• Assist with removal and disposal of trash and debris.
• Maintain campus driveways and parking lots.
• Plow, shovel, and remove snow when necessary.
• Provide support to other campus departments as needed.
• Maintain professional relations with all community members.

Skills

Experience in groundskeeping

Operator experience with tractors/equp

Ability to read/write instructions

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

W esttown School is a Quaker, independent, 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.