Horticultural Attendant

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking a Horticultural Attendant to maintain landscaping, athletic fields and facilities for the LSU Athletic Department. The role includes operating mowing and grounds equipment, assisting with event setup, cleaning facilities, and performing planting, fertilization and irrigation tasks.

A valid driver's license is required, and some tasks involve heavy lifting. Minimum qualifications include one year of groundskeeping experience or six semester hours in

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowing and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Assist in setup of athletic events (football, baseball, softball, soccer, track).
• Clean athletic fields and stadiums; litter pick up; bathrooms and locker rooms cleaning.
• Operate power hand tools and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in marking athletic fields for games and events.
• Perform planting, sodding, pruning, fertilization, irrigation and drainage tasks.
• Assist supervisor and departments with various tasks.
• Train laborers and student workers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Field maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

Six semester hours in plant science or landscape

Tools

Lawn mowers

Turf vacuums

Aerators

Top dressers

Sod cutters

Power hand tools

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Horticultural Attendant Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM Athletics - Ops - FG - MG - EM - Shop - Landscape (Chris P LeMaire (00000808)) Work Location: 0101 Athletic Physical Plant Office Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

The Horticultural Attendant is a nonsupervisory classified position. The general responsibility of this job is to perform the skilled labor necessary to maintain the landscaping, grounds, athletic fields and facilities of the LSU Athletic Department. Please include Driver’s License on application.

• 30% Operation of various pieces of mowing and grounds maintenance equipment such as diesel powered lawn mowers, turf vacuums, aerators, top dressers, sod cutters, turf type utility vehicles, flat bed utility vehicles, etc.
• 15% Assist in set up of various athletic events such as football, baseball and softball games, soccer matches, track meets, gymnastic meets, as well as many other special events of the athletic department.
• 10% Assist in cleaning of athletic fields and stadiums such as litter pick up, blowing of bleachers and grandstands, cleaning of bathrooms and locker rooms, etc.
• 10% Operation of power hand tools such as: string trimmers, power blowers, pruners, edgers, mowers, pressure washers, field marking paint machines, etc. Perform preventative maintenance on this type of equipment, keep it clean and safely operating. Position must be trained in proper and safe operation of this equipment.
• 10% Assist in marking of athletic fields for games with both paint and chalk such as baseball foul lines, football field markings including large painted letters, soccer and track markings, etc. Position requires training in these areas to lessen detrimental effects on turfgrass.
• 10% Perform specialty tasks such as planting, sodding, pruning, fertilization, application of unrestricted pesticides and herbicides for weed and insect control, irrigation installation and maintenance, drainage installation and maintenance, etc.
• 5% Perform various tasks as assigned by supervisor such as, but not limited to, litter pick up, hand shoveling and raking, grading, weeding, assisting mechanics, welders, carpenters, painters, etc.
• 5% Train and work with laborers, student workers, and transient workers to perform all tasks as required by the department.
• 5% Other duties as requested by supervisor or department head.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping: OR Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in athletic field maintenance including but not limited to: pregame field preparation, football field lining, baseball and softball infield dirt preparation (dragging, watering, etc.), marking foul lines, pitcher’s mound and home plate repairs, and experience in turf equipment operation.

Special or Physical Qualifications

• Ability to work extended days, weekends. Routinely requires lifting of 20-30 lbs and working around tight bleacher areas; some tasks involve frequent lifting of 50-60 lbs; certain tasks require heavy lifting in excess of 60 lbs although the tasks may be intermittent and may be performed with assistance. Must possess a valid Class “E” driver’s license; Pre-employment drug screening and physical. Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University PS-67. PS 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.

Skills Needed: Preferred Skills

• A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): Y LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Posting Date: September 3, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 17, 2026

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