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West Chester University of Pennsylvania lists this 27-52 Groundskeeper (Two Vacancies) - Grounds Department opportunity in west chester, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GroundskeeperJoin a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Groundskeeper.The shift available is Monday through Friday: 6 AM to 2 PM.West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.The Grounds Maintenance Department is responsible for the stewardship and upkeep of approximately 300 acres of university property. Our team of groundskeepers, equipment operators and supervisory staff is committed to delivering high-quality, reliable and proactive services across campus landscapes and infrastructure.The Groundskeeper provides manual work in the maintenance of the University grounds including lawn, shrubbery, mulched bed, tree, hardscape, parking lot, sidewalk, step, and ramp maintenance.The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, detail oriented and able to follow instructions. They are dependable, safety conscious and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team. They should have strong time management skills, a willingness to learn and the ability to prioritize tasks to maintain the grounds to a high standard.Responsibilities include:Mow, string trim, edge, seed, fertilize, aerate, sod, spot spray, and top-dress lawnsPlant, transplant, weed, water, mulch and prune shrubberySnowplow, shovel and spread saltOperate riding and push lawn mowers, snow blower, chain saw, hand tools and vehicles within driver's license certificationSeasonal leaf and debris removalLine fields for WCU club and band eventsRemove litter and debris campus wideMaintain storm drainsEmpty, remove, and replace trash/recycling cans and cigarette urns as directedClean and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and suppliesOther duties as assignedAs a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.Minimum QualificationsOne year of experience in groundskeeping work; ORAny equivalent combination of experience and trainingValid driver's licenseRequired knowledge, skills and abilities:Knowledge of groundskeeping and simple horticultural practicesKnowledge of the care of lawns, flowers, trees, and common shrubsKnowledge of the potential hazards of toxic chemical pesticides and herbicides, and the safety precautions required to minimize these hazardsAbility to interpret pesticide and herbicide label directions and related literatureAbility to maintain and make ordinary repairs to machinery, equipment and improvements, such as walks, lanes parking places, sheds, and benchesAbility to lay out and participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work in lawns, gardens and walksGood physical condition to permit long hours of outdoor physical laborPreferred QualificationsOutdoor labor experienceLandscaping experienceBulk trash removal experienceCustomer service experienceBenefitsWCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.
Worksite address
west chester, PA, 19383, US
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