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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Leads a staff responsible for maintaining landscape areas or to facilitate moves, set-ups or special events.

• Duties may include constructing, planting, maintaining and repairing new landscape areas or moving furniture and staging materials.

• Other responsibilities may include repairing, renovating, and maintaining athletic fields and other specialized areas.

• May monitor and activate irrigation systems and apply fertilizer and pesticides to landscape areas.

• May drive university utility vehicles to and from work sites.

• Ensures the proper safeguarding of tools and equipment.

• Follows necessary precautions in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations when working with hazardous materials and power equipment.

• Uses personal protective equipment as necessary. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of related experience including lead or supervisory responsibility for a work crew.

• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

• Some positions in this classification may require the ability to lift 100 pounds, and to bend, stoop, and twist.

• Positions in this classification may require a Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Control Pesticide Applicators License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the ability to receive one within six months of employment.

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.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, 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. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

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Job Number 138209

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Campus Services

Department FM Recycling

Job Category Facility Support and Building Maintenance

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification No Remote

Health and Safety Information Not Applicable