Groundskeeper

GROUNDSKEEPEROVERVIEW:

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