Campus Horticulture & Grounds Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge invites applications for the Horticultural Attendant role. The position focuses on landscaping and campus grooming, plant care, pruning trees and shrubs, and assisting the Foreman to maintain beautified grounds.

Appointment is Probational with a starting wage of $16.06 per hour; background check and reference verification are required; state civil service guidelines apply.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of plants, trees and shrubs.
• OR six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
• Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for plants, trees, and shrubs; prune and trim as needed.
• Assist Horticultural Attendant Foreman and Leader as needed.
• Assist with campus grounds maintenance and beautification tasks.
• Check lawn equipment and submit work orders for repairs as needed.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Education

Six semester hours in plant science or landscape field

Job description

Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge invites applications for the Horticultural Attendant role. The position focuses on landscaping and campus grooming, plant care, pruning trees and shrubs, and assisting the Foreman to maintain beautified grounds.

Appointment is Probational with a starting wage of $16.06 per hour; background check and reference verification are required; state civil service guidelines apply.