Landscaper - Campus Services

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Landscapers, under the direction of a Crew Leader, constructs, plants, maintains, and repairs new landscape areas in assigned sections of campus.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED