Campus Grounds Laborer & Horticultural Attendant

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

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services is hiring a Laborer/Horticultural Attendant to maintain turf and landscapes on campus under a Horticulturist supervisor.

You will perform mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing, along with pruning, mulching, weed control, and chemical applications. The role may support landscape installation and planting projects, with schedule Mon–Thu mornings and Fri half-day.

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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

Responsibilities

• Mow, string trim, edge, and blow turf areas.
• Prune, mulch, weed control, and apply chemicals as part of landscape maintenance.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Driver's license

Education

Six semester hours in plant science or landscape field of study

Job description

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services is hiring a Laborer/Horticultural Attendant to maintain turf and landscapes on campus under a Horticulturist supervisor.

You will perform mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing, along with pruning, mulching, weed control, and chemical applications. The role may support landscape installation and planting projects, with schedule Mon–Thu mornings and Fri half-day.