Roads/Grounds Equipment Coordinator - Campus Services

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates and completes the maintenance and servicing of Roads & Grounds equipment and machinery.
• Assesses needs and develops equipment specifications for purchasing of maintenance machinery and various fleet-related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and determines repair and maintenance needs for gas/diesel, electronic, and hydraulic systems and equipment including hand and riding mowers, chain saws, sprayers, trimmers, snowplows, tractors, trucks, lifts, pumps, equipment implements, and other associated equipment.
• Assists in establishing preventive maintenance programs.
• Assists in preventive maintenance performed by crews.
• Performs repairs using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and test devices.
• Equipment and tools used include: hand tools and specialized equipment such as torque wrenches, test devices such as volt-ohm meters and amperages meters.
• Repairs and/or fabricates parts for special tools as needed.
• Evaluates needs and locates and orders parts for inventory as needed.
• Responds to field repair requests as needed and performs necessary repairs on-site.
• Maintains shop tools and equipment including stationary and portable power tools.
• Operates all vehicles and equipment for test purposes and, under extenuating circumstances, operates any vehicle in the field as back-up to other operators.
• Makes modifications to trucks as needed, which may include lift gates, storage racks, diesel tanks, hitches, installing spray tanks, safety lights and other specialized adjustments.
• Performs snow removal duties utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Is available for inclement weather situations and may be deemed essential personnel.
• Maintains equipment files and documents work performed and parts needed.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment/materials purchases and coordinates purchasing process with the Assistant Director of Roads & Grounds.
• Assists with the Departmental Asset Management Program in regards to fleet and equipment.
• Checks new equipment/materials against ordering specifications and performs thorough inspections and tests.
• Utilizes the Emory Express and Emory Corporate Purchasing card procurement systems and maintains appropriate records.
• Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of the Roads and Grounds Department.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, plus five years of experience in commercial grounds maintenance equipment and fleet maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record is required.
• Ability to lift up to 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

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

 

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