Salary: $50,590.00 AnnuallyLocation : West Chester University, PAJob Type: Regular / Full-TimeJob Number: 25-74Department: Finance & AdministrationDivision: GroundsOpening Date: 12/18/2024Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the position of Grounds Supervisor.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. The Grounds Maintenance Department maintains 300 acres of university grounds. Our groundskeepers, equipment operators, and supervisory staff provide exceptional service.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 Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the work of a group of Grounds Maintenance employees performing hardscape and greenscape maintenance, improvement tasks and related work. The candidate will provide knowledge and direction for the numerous tasks related to the maintenance and improvements of the grounds at University owned/leased properties: academic buildings, administrative buildings, residence halls and other structures.The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow oral and written instructions while working with little supervision.As 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.Responsibilities include:
- Assigns, directs, trains, participates in and evaluates the work of Grounds Maintenance employees
- Reviews work for compliance with established schedules and procedures, acceptable standards of completion, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Effects changes in Grounds Maintenance methods, materials, and equipment
- Supports management in successfully introducing and implementing new departmental policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, skilled equipment operation, or construction labor OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license required
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in Tree Service, Excavation, and use of heavy equipment
- Common knowledge in snow plowing operations
Special Instructions Candidates must apply online at Application allows for resume, cover letter and a list of references with contact information (required). 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?
02 Do you have experience in tree service?
03 Do you have experience with heavy equipment?
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