Horticultural Attendant

DVA-Department of Veterans' Affairs; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) seeks a dedicated Horticultural Attendant for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA. The role centers on grounds maintenance, interment support, and preserving a dignified landscape for veterans and their families.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of groundskeeping experience or related training and/or six semester hours in plant sciences.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist cemetery staff with day-to-day grounds maintenance activities.
• Support cemetery grounds operations with routine turf care, planting, pruning, and pest management.
• Act as a liaison between horticulturist attendants and managers or contract workers for specialized issues.
• Provide scheduling support for seasonal maintenance and monitor supply needs.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Following Policies

Education

Groundskeeping experience

Plant science coursework

Job description

\"Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.\"

At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA), our mission is to honor and serve Louisiana’s veterans and their families. We do this by connecting them to the benefits they’ve earned, providing dedicated support, and enhancing their quality of life through compassionate service across the state.

We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Horticultural Attendant to join our team at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery encompasses approximately thirty (30) acres with over 12,000 grave sites, serving deceased veterans and their eligible dependents.

In this role, the Horticultural Attendant will be responsible for performing grounds maintenance and assisting with burial operations to ensure the cemetery is maintained with the highest standards of care, dignity, and respect. Duties include mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation, and general landscape upkeep, as well as supporting interment activities and maintaining memorial areas.

Ideal Candidate Competencies

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.


• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.


• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.


• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

If you take pride in outdoor work, are dependable, and are committed to preserving a serene and respectful environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Assist cemetery staff with day-to-day grounds maintenance activities


• Support cemetery grounds operations by assisting with routine turf care, planting, pruning, and pest management to help maintain a respectful, clean, and healthy landscape for veterans and their families.


• Act as a liaison between horticulturist attendants and managers or contract workers when specialized issues arise, ensuring maintenance tasks align with established care practices.


• Provide practical support in scheduling seasonal maintenance, monitoring supply needs, and communicating routine maintenance concerns across cemetery locations.


• Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.

Work Location: Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA (Vernon Parish)

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Alexis Scott
Human Resources Analyst
[e-mail]