Grounds Attendant I

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans is seeking a Grounds Attendant to perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks within the Facilities Services Department. This is an Essential Personnel role that may require reporting for duty during emergencies. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to work with a diverse team.

A valid U.S. driver’s license is required, and experience in horticulture maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted U.S. Driver’s license.
• Preferred: experience in horticulture maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety regulations related to landscape maintenance.
• Cooperate with diverse personnel and follow supervisor instructions.
• Lift items up to 80 pounds.
• Maintain punctuality and be available for overtime and safety training.
• Work late evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays when needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license (valid)

Job description

Job Description

The Grounds Attendant for the Facilities Services Department performs various tasks and other projects related to grounds maintenance.

Job Description

The Grounds Attendant for the Facilities Services Department performs various tasks and other projects related to grounds maintenance.

This is an “Essential Personnel” position which can require that the incumbent must report for duty and work through emergencies, and also can be designated by the supervisor as essential for the accomplishment of work, or for the completion of a critical task.

Responsibilities

• Ability to comprehend safety regulations related to all aspects of landscape maintenance.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other diverse personalities, education, and cultural backgrounds. Must be able to comprehend orders of the supervisor.
• Ability to lift materials up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to be punctual on a daily basis and available for overtime work when needed. Must be willing to participate in safety, training or disaster programs.
• Ability to work late evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday working hours, as well as overtime.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• No experience required.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Driver’s license and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle policy criteria to become authorized as a driver.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the field of horticulture maintenance.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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