Horticultural Attendant-Foreman

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Landscape Services is seeking a Horticultural Attendant-Foreman to supervise crews and maintain LSU grounds, including sidewalks, plazas, and building perimeters. You will operate riding mowers, trimmers, and related equipment, ensuring conditions are neat and safe.

Qualifications include plant ID knowledge, chemical application, pruning, irrigation tasks, and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Overtime and weekends may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping.
• Eighteen semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct others to maintain LSU grounds using mowers and hand tools.
• Apply chemicals, prune, mulch, weed, and assist with irrigation and planting tasks.
• Inspect mobile equipment, perform basic maintenance, and assist with special events cleanup.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Plant knowledge

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Plant science coursework (18 sh)

Groundskeeping training

Tools

Chemical application

Irrigation work

Job description

Job Posting Title: Horticultural Attendant-Foreman

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Hort - Horticulturists (Mark Stephen Toups (00087402))

Work Location: 0100 Landscape Services Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description

Supervise, Direct and work with others to maintain LSU grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge, chemical application, Pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, and litter pickup. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct others and/or operate power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, roadsides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Support arboriculture service with labor to chip limbs, haul debris, perform light chain saw work, pruning, chemical spraying, etc. Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, planting, etc. -60%
• Supervise and direct others and/or apply chemicals to control weeds, control pests, fertilize and amend soils, apply mulch to beds and under tree canopies, perform weed removal, assist with ornamental and flower planting, litter removal, litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc. Maintain interior plants to include watering, pruning, fertilizing, relocation, rotating, cleaning, treatment for disease and insects. Direct others and/or assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed. - 20%
• Supervise and direct others and/or perform inspections on mobile equipment and vehicles. Change blades and tires as necessary on mowers, keep some records. Assist with preventative maintenance as required. Work special events (athletic, fraternity, public, etc.) to assist with litter control and related cleanup. -10%
• Direct the activity or 2 or more crews of Horticultural Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, and others in assigned tasks. -5%
• Perform related work as assigned. -5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping;
• Eighteen semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Special or Physical Qualifications

• Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
• This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
• This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, stoop, squat, kneel and bend their back, climb ladders, and work reaching overhead. This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Certifications / Licenses

• Valid Driver's License

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; a

Competencies

None