Groundskeeper
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GROUNDSKEEPER
OVERVIEW:
DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.
In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The groundskeeper has the overall responsibility of maintaining the campus grounds and all equipment used by the department in the maintenance of grounds and snow removal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to make independent decisions, use good judgment and demonstrate integrity
- Proven ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
- Must be able to work overtime upon supervisor's request or workload
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, transportation, and a clean driving record
- Maintains an on-call status for emergency problems
- Must be able to lift 50lbs, work in lifts and bucket trucks, operate forklifts and tractors and other equipment as needed
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must pass criminal and drug background checks
- Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
- Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts
DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled