Landscaper Crew Leader - Campus Services

Emory•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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 [email protected] 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

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