Grounds Attendant

About the role

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 the completion of a critical task.

Responsibilities

• Ability to comprehend safety regulations related to all aspects of landscape maintenance
• Work cooperatively with other diverse personalities, education, and cultural backgrounds
• Comprehend orders of the supervisor
• Lift materials up to 80 pounds
• Be punctual on a daily basis and available for overtime work when needed
• Participate in safety, training, or disaster programs
• Work late evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours, as well as overtime

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted U.S. Driver’s license (corrective lenses allowed) and must meet Tulane University Motor Vehicle policy criteria to become authorized as a driver
• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required
• Experience in the field of horticulture maintenance is preferred