Tulane University

Tulane University Office of Human Resources

Description for Job: IRC32506

Grounds Attendant

Facilities Services Operations and Maintenance

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Required Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training 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

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "non-exempt, hourly" and is assigned to pay grade 20. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

This position will close on the date it is filled

Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

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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.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.

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