Groundskeeper

 Groundskeeper

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, 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.