Horticultural Attendant

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Facilities Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for the care and maintenance of various plants, trees, and grounds around state buildings. Your expertise will contribute to the aesthetic and environmental quality of the facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with nature, ensuring the healthy growth of vegetation while supervising student assistants. If you have a passion for horticulture and enjoy hands-on work, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in farming or groundskeeping is required.
• Education in plant science or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in the care of plants and grounds.
• Prune and trim trees and shrubs as needed.
• Apply pesticides and monitor pest activity.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Plant Care

Pesticide Application

Data Recording

Education

Six semester hours in plant science

Tools

Horticultural machines

Irrigation systems

Job description

This vacancy resides in the University's Facilities Management.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Taronsler Faye Cormier
[e-mail]
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Function of Work:

To propagate plants, record data, arrange plant displays, prepare and apply pesticides, prepare classroom materials, and supervise student assistants. To perform work of a skilled nature to maintain grounds around state buildings and institutions.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

Direct from Horticultural Attendant Foreman, Horticulturist, or other higher level supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise functional supervision over student workers, laborers, inmates, and patients.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Horticultural Attendant Leader by absence of regular leadworker responsibilities. Differs from Tree Specialist by absence of responsibility for trimming trees at considerable heights.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs diversified and skilled work in care of plants, vegetation, trees, and grounds of an agency.
2. Prunes and trims trees and shrubs as needed or on a seasonal basis.
3. Performs any related duties necessary for the growth and appearance of trees, plants, and vegetation.
4. Propagates, cultivates, fertilizes, disbuds, and schedules foliage, vegetable, horticultural, florist, and woody ornamental crops.
5. Monitors and adjusts environmental control system for plant structures.
6. Monitors pest activity; schedules, prepares, and applies pesticides, and calibrates pesticide applicators.
7. Records data on crop development, yields, and environment.
8. Gives direction to student workers; checks quality and quantity of student work.
9. Schedules, selects, prepares, delivers, and arranges plant material for university functions.
10. Prepares materials and aids in supervision of student laboratory exercises.
11. Maintains inventory of supplies and tools, including preparing material orders.
12. Operates and maintains, through minor repairs, common horticultural machines and irrigation systems.
13. Assists Horticulturist in greenhouse and small nursery management.
14. Grows and maintains houseplants for use in state offices.