Grounds Attendant II

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans is seeking a Grounds Supervisor to lead a small team and maintain campus landscapes. The role supervises 3-4 workers, enforces safety standards, and coordinates with Facilities Services on projects and events.

Overtime, evenings, and weekend work may be required to support campus operations. Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least one year in horticultural maintenance, and a valid US driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in horticultural maintenance.
• Valid and unrestricted U.S. Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the activities of 3-4 workers engaged in grounds management.
• Ensures safety regulations are followed across landscape maintenance tasks.
• Relays orders and specifications from the grounds supervisor to the team.
• Handles loads up to 45 pounds and participates in safety training or disaster programs.
• Overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to support campus operations.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Cooperative teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description
Supervises and directs the activities of 3-4 workers engaged in grounds management and supports other projects of Facilities Services.

Job Description
Supervises and directs the activities of 3-4 workers engaged in grounds management and supports other projects of Facilities Services. 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

• Working knowledge of safety regulations related to all aspects of landscape maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others of diverse personalities, education, and cultural backgrounds. Must be able to comprehend and relay orders and specifications of grounds supervisor.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job required, including the ability to safely handle loads of 45 pounds
• 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 50 pounds .
• Must be punctual on a daily basis and available for overtime work when needed. Must be willing to participate in safety, training or disaster programs.
• Position may require late evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday working hours. May be required to work overtime.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in the field of horticultural maintenance.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted (not include 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

• More than 1 year supervisory 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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