Horticultural Attendant- Leader

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University Landscape Services is seeking a Horticultural Attendant - Leader to supervise a crew, direct lawn and garden maintenance across LSU campuses, and handle fertilization, mulching, and irrigation tasks. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, adverse weather work, and possible weekend hours.

Pay ranges from $18.38 to $33.08 per hour, commensurate with experience; background checks and safety screenings apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew of grounds workers and contractors to maintain campus grounds.
• Apply weed control, pest control, fertilization and soil amendments; mulch beds and under tree canopies; assist with planting and litter care.
• Assist irrigation work, digging, grading and drain basin cleaning; other grounds-related tasks as needed.
• Fill in for a Horticulture Attendant Foreman; manage time sheets and related paperwork.
• Perform other duties as necessary

Skills

Crew leadership

Groundskeeping

Plant care

Education

Two years of experience or training in farming, care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping

Twelve semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study

Job description

Job Posting Title: Horticultural Attendant- Leader

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Turf - Maintenance - Shop/Irrigation (Mitchell Burton (00080725))

Work Location: 0100 Landscape Services Building

Job Description

Works with and directs Horticulture Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators and other labor to maintain the grounds and landscaping of the campus at LSU Baton Rouge and other off‑site LSU properties as directed. This job entails working in adverse weather conditions, requires the ability to lift 50Ibs, and involves work on weekends and after hours as necessary.

Job Duties

• 75%- Works with and directs a crew of other grounds workers, contractors, and/or supplemental labor to maintain the grounds in an assigned areas to levels of safety, appearance, and health as required. Operates or directs others working with power riding tractors, mowers (usually less that 25HP), entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, road sides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Supports other crews as necessary.
• 10%- Directs others or personally applies chemicals for weed control, pest control, fertilization and amendment of soils; applies mulch to beds and under tree canopies, performs weed removal, assists with ornamental and flower planting, litter removal, litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc.
• 5%- Directs others or personally assists with irrigation work, digging, grading, and drain basin cleaning, and other types of grounds related tasks as needed.
• 5%- Fills in for a Horticulture Attendant Foreman to direct the activity of 2 or more crews of Horticulture Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, and others in assigned tasks. Fills out time sheets, vacancy paper work, etc., as required.
• 5%- Performs other work as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special or Physical Qualifications

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.

This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Louisiana Class E License Louisiana State Civil Service

Job Details

Job Details: https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128920

Range Minimum/SER: $18.38/hr. 1st Quartile: $22.06/hr. Midpoint: $25.73/hr. 3rd Quartile: $29.41/hr. Maximum: $33.08/hr. Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.

Additional Position Information

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): 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.

Company Culture

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.