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, 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.