Grounds Attendant

TNPRC – Facilities/Maintenance
Location: Covington, LA

Summary
The Grounds Attendant at the Tulane
National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) 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.
Required Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
  1910.134.(g) (l)(i) subtitle 1910.134(g)(l)(:)(A), and 1910.134(g)(l)(:)(B).
• Ability to maintain SCBA and N-95 certification.

Other Information about this Position:
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 TNPRC.
Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the staff
handbook.

The TNPRC 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.

Required Education and/or
Experience:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
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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