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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 and the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist.

• Ability to understand and follow communicated instructions.

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.

Bajo la dirección de un líder de equipo, construye, planta, mantiene y repara nuevas áreas de paisaje en secciones asignadas del campus.

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL TRABAJO:

• Opera equipos de mantenimiento del suelo que incluyen cortadoras de césped, podadoras, bordeadoras, sopladores de mochila y de calle y equipos de lavado a presión.

• Poda árboles y arbustos.

• Elimina basura y escombros de las áreas asignadas del campus.

• Monitorea y activa los sistemas de riego.

• Puede aplicar fertilizantes y pesticidas a áreas paisajísticas.

• Puede conducir vehículos utilitarios hacia y desde los lugares de trabajo. Realiza responsabilidades relacionadas según sea necesario.

CALIFICACIONES MÍNIMAS:

• Un diploma de escuela secundaria o equivalente. Un año de experiencia en mantenimiento de jardines o terrenos.

• Algunos puestos dentro de esta clasificación pueden requerir una licencia válida de aplicación de pesticidas para el control de césped y ornamentales de Categoría 24 del Departamento de Agricultura de Georgia o la capacidad de obtener una certificación dentro de los seis meses posteriores al empleo.

• Algunos puestos dentro de esta clasificación pueden requerir una licencia de conducir válida de Georgia, un historial de conducción asegurable y la capacidad de levantar 50 libras y de doblarse, agacharse y girar.

• Capacidad para comprender y seguir instrucciones comunicadas.

NOTA: Las tareas del puesto deben realizarse en persona en una ubicación de Emory University; Trabajar de forma remota no es una opción. Emory se reserva el derecho de cambiar este estado mediante notificación al empleado.

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Job Number 138383

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Campus Services

Department FM Grounds Maintenance

Job Category Facility Support and Building Maintenance

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification No Remote

Health and Safety Information Not Applicable