The Episcopal Academy
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Groundskeeper
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The Episcopal Academy .
The Episcopal Academy seeks a dependable, detail-oriented grounds professional to join our Facilities and Operations team. This role is responsible for the routine care and maintenance of our campus's diverse plantings, turfgrass, athletic fields, and overall landscape, ensuring a pristine and inviting environment for the entire community.
Responsibilities
Plant, maintain, and care for turfgrass, lawns, athletic fields, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
Mow, edge, seed, sod, water, spray, fertilize and cultivate landscaped areas.
Perform grading and field preparation as needed.
Trim hedges and maintain plantings to campus standards.
Rake, collect, and dispose of leaves, debris, and other organic materials.
Clean and care for tools and equipment, and operate mowers and other grounds equipment.
Assist with athletic field preparation and maintenance, stormwater management system maintenance, and snow removal, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and operation of snow removal vehicles and equipment. (Requires 24‑hour on‑call availability during inclement weather.)
About You
Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or athletic field maintenance preferred.
Ability to safely operate light and medium‑weight vehicles and grounds equipment.
Physically able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds regularly, with occasional heavier loads using assistance.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Reliable, safety‑minded, and able to respond to on‑call needs and emergency situations.
Committed to contributing positively to a collaborative, mission‑driven school community.
About Us Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.
Skills
Be student‑centered, embrace school life, and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
Embody and live The Stripes.
Consistently maintain high work standards and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others, especially students, as having the ability to learn and reach success.
Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
Position Details Start date:
Immediately Application deadline:
Until filled
The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.
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Groundskeeper
role at
The Episcopal Academy .
The Episcopal Academy seeks a dependable, detail-oriented grounds professional to join our Facilities and Operations team. This role is responsible for the routine care and maintenance of our campus's diverse plantings, turfgrass, athletic fields, and overall landscape, ensuring a pristine and inviting environment for the entire community.
Responsibilities
Plant, maintain, and care for turfgrass, lawns, athletic fields, trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
Mow, edge, seed, sod, water, spray, fertilize and cultivate landscaped areas.
Perform grading and field preparation as needed.
Trim hedges and maintain plantings to campus standards.
Rake, collect, and dispose of leaves, debris, and other organic materials.
Clean and care for tools and equipment, and operate mowers and other grounds equipment.
Assist with athletic field preparation and maintenance, stormwater management system maintenance, and snow removal, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and operation of snow removal vehicles and equipment. (Requires 24‑hour on‑call availability during inclement weather.)
About You
Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or athletic field maintenance preferred.
Ability to safely operate light and medium‑weight vehicles and grounds equipment.
Physically able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds regularly, with occasional heavier loads using assistance.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Reliable, safety‑minded, and able to respond to on‑call needs and emergency situations.
Committed to contributing positively to a collaborative, mission‑driven school community.
About Us Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.
Skills
Be student‑centered, embrace school life, and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
Embody and live The Stripes.
Consistently maintain high work standards and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others, especially students, as having the ability to learn and reach success.
Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
Position Details Start date:
Immediately Application deadline:
Until filled
The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.
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