Westtown School is a Quaker independent, co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

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  Mow grass, prune and trim shrubs and small trees, and apply mulch utilizing appropriate equipment;
• Operate a tractor, loader, and other departmental vehicles;
• Weed and maintain flower beds and other landscaping;
• Plant trees/shrubs and annuals, as directed;
• Assist in maintaining athletic fields and recreational play areas including layout, lining, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, etc.;
• Assist with removal and disposal of trash and debris;
• Maintain campus driveways and parking lots;
• Plow, shovel, and remove snow when necessary;
• Provide support and manpower to other campus departments as necessary;

• Maintain professional and appropriate relations with all community members at all times;

• Maintain knowledge of school property and staff as required to perform assigned duties;
• Report unsafe conditions or suspicious activity as necessary;
• Remain committed to safe work practices and energy conservation at all times;
• Participate in departmental meetings/training as necessary;
• Other duties as assigned.

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  Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 100 lbs. occasionally and with assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to push and pull heavy loads

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  High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one year experience in the care and maintenance of similar facilities or equivalent education, training, or experience
• Ability to work within the overall organization of the Facilities department and work effectively with other team members
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy, including an outline of your professional development in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to westtown.edu/careers.