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24-85 Groundskeeper - West Chester, United States - West Chester University

West Chester University West Chester, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Salary:
$35,052.00 AnnuallyLocation : West Chester University, PA

Job Type:
Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 24-85Department: Finance & AdministrationDivision: Grounds
Opening Date: 12/18/2023Position SummaryJoin 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.We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; 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 maintains 300 acres of University grounds. Our groundskeepers, equipment operators, and supervisory staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service.

This position provides manual work in the maintenance of the University grounds including lawn, shrubbery, mulched bed, tree, hardscape, parking lot, sidewalk, step, ramp maintenance, and operation of a skid loader.

The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow instructions through proper communication while working with little supervision.

Responsibilities include:

Mow, seed, fertilize, clip grass, string trim, aerate, sod, and topdress lawnsMulch, plant and transplant, weed, edge, water, fertilize, shear and prune shrubberySnowplow, shovel and spread saltOperate riding and push lawn mowers, snow blower, skid loader, chain saw and similar various hand tools and vehicles within driver's license certificationLeaf removalLine fields for WCU club events and maintain edges to be level with turfLitter removalRemove litter and debris to keep storm drain grates open for roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, steps, and sidewalk rampsEmpty, remove, and replace trash/recycling cans and cigarette urns as directedClean and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and suppliesAs 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 Qualifications One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction ORAny equivalent combination of experience and trainingA valid driver's licenseRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the tools and methods used in construction and maintenance of buildings, structures, roadways, and trailsAbility to read and interpret written material, including road or trail maps and instructionsAbility to understand and follow oral instructionsAbility to communicate effectively orallyAbility to communicate effectively in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Essential Functions:
This position requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting and kneeling to plant, mulch and weed beds. Applicants must be able to carry 30 lb. buckets of paint; handle 50 lb. bags of fertilizer and ice melt; push a 100-lb. mower; reach forward to trim a hedge or operate a jackhammer; shovel up to 20 lbs. of wet snow and work outside under severe weather conditions. Preferred Qualifications Outdoor labor experienceLandscaping experienceBulk trash removal experienceCustomer service experience Special InstructionsAsk about advancement opportunity. Candidates must apply online at Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

WCU 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.
The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.01 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No Required Question

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