Landscaper - Campus Services at Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ground Maintenance, Lawn Mowing, Trimming, Edging, Blowing, Pressure Washing, Pruning, Irrigation Monitoring, Fertilizer Application, Pesticide Application, Utility Vehicle Operation, Trash Removal, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Lifting

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Landscapers, under the direction of a Crew Leader, constructs, plants, maintains, and repairs new landscape areas in assigned sections of campus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Operates ground maintenance equipment including lawn movers, trimmers, edgers, backpack and street blowers and pressure washer equipment. Prunes trees and shrubs. Removes trash and debris from assigned areas of campus. Monitors and activates irrigation systems. May apply fertilizer and pesticides to landscape areas. May drive utility vehicles to and from worksites. Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. One year of landscape or grounds maintenance experience. Some positions within this classification may require a valid Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Control Pesticide Applicators License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment. Some positions within this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license, an insurable driving record. Ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist. NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Responsibilities

Landscapers construct, plant, maintain, and repair new landscape areas on campus. They operate ground maintenance equipment and perform various tasks related to landscape upkeep.