Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperWesttown 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 ResponsibilitiesMow 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 RequirementsLift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. regularly.Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs. occasionally and with assistanceMust be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periodsMust be able to climb laddersMust be able to push and pull heavy loadsQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum of one year of experience in the care and maintenance of similar facilities or equivalent education, training, or experienceKnowledge of horticulture, plants, trees, and shrubs is desiredMust be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditionsMust have a positive can-do attitude, work well independently, and work effectively as a contributing member of the teamAbility to read, write and follow oral and written instructionsMust have a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.