Grounds Attendant

Overview

The Grounds Attendant at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) performs grounds work and maintains all landscape and associated hardscape. This position operates heavy equipment and other lawn equipment. This position supports the various activities of the division.

• Perform grounds work and maintain landscape and associated hardscape.
• Operate heavy equipment and other lawn equipment.
• Support the various activities of the division.

• Valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Driver’s license
• Meets the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver
• Specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents
• Ability to maintain equipment in possession in a good workable condition
• Maintain all approved guards, shields, guides, etc., for the safe operation of equipment
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical problems.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job required, including the ability to safely handle loads of 80 pounds minimum.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others of diverse personalities, education, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to comprehend and relay orders and specifications of supervisor and work without constant direct supervision.
• Ability to sit, stand, or move about constantly in the performance of work duties.
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection.
• Ability to understand and utilize the work order process.
• Ability to work during extreme hot, cold, windy, or rainy weather while performing duties.
• Ability to report to work on time and ability to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to obtain OEHS certification for N-95 and SCBA upon employment per OEHS and OSHA regulation section .(g) (l)(i) subtitle (g)(l)(:)(A), and (g)(l)(:)(B).
• Ability to maintain SCBA and N-95 certification.
• Ability to work in BSL3/ABSL3 containment areas if assigned, including related minimum requirements and potential vaccination considerations.

This is an essential personnel position. If you are required to work during a closure, you must provide accurate and current contact information and are responsible for maintaining communication with TNBRC. Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the staff handbook.

The TNBRC maintains biosafety level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed. Depending on agent specific risk assessments individuals may be offered, or in some cases required to have vaccinations against the relevant agents.

If this position is assigned to work in BSL3/ABSL3 containment areas, there will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:

• Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins.
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of general maintenance experience

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