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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supervises the activities of an assigned crew in the Grounds Shop of Campus Services.
• Performs total exterior inspections and coordinates repair and maintenance of all landscapes, hardscapes, signage, lighting, waste, roads and bridges.
• Conducts daily general inspections of work sites to ensure consistent quality standards are being met.
• Functions as a liaison between internal and external customers and Campus Services to coordinate requests and needs. Maintains pesticide application record reports.
• Assists in coordinating inclement weather and other emergency work campus wide.
• May help manage subcontractors.
• Responsible for campus wide duties, which may include: tree maintenance and removal, annual flower installation and maintenance, campus wide turfgrass program, and the invasive species removal program.
• Procures all necessary equipment.
• Orders seed, fertilizer, plants, mulch, pesticides, tools, and other materials.
• Coordinates irrigation contractors for maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff in performance of landscape maintenance.
• Assists in coordinating new landscape projects.
• Identifies appropriate training to enhance and develop employees' skills.
• Leads staff meetings.
• Responsible for daily time reports, bi-weekly payroll and the monitoring of employee leave reports.
• Initiates and assists HR with necessary corrective disciplinary actions, which may include writing disciplinary letters. Assists with graduation and other campus events.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of grounds maintenance experience which includes two years in a supervisory role.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record is required.
• A valid Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Pesticide Applicators License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of turf and plant installation and maintenance, chemical application methods, equipment maintenance and operation and of floricultural and arboricultural practices.
• Positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, or 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.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, 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. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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