Campus Grounds & Horticulture Technician

Southeastern; Hammond, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University seeks a Laborer/Horticultural Attendant to maintain turf and landscapes on campus under a Horticulturist supervisor. The role includes mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, weed control, and assisting with planting projects.

Candidates should have one year of farming or groundskeeping experience or six semester hours in plant science or landscape studies, a valid driver’s license, and certification through the Southeast Defensive Driving Course.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping.
• Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeast Defensive Driving Course.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf and landscapes in an assigned campus area under supervision.
• Mow, edge, prune, mulch, weed control, and apply chemicals as needed.
• Assist with landscape installation and planting projects.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Plant care

Driver's license

Education

Plant science coursework

Job description

Southeastern Louisiana University seeks a Laborer/Horticultural Attendant to maintain turf and landscapes on campus under a Horticulturist supervisor. The role includes mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, weed control, and assisting with planting projects.

Candidates should have one year of farming or groundskeeping experience or six semester hours in plant science or landscape studies, a valid driver’s license, and certification through the Southeast Defensive Driving Course.