Horticultural Grounds Foreman: Lead Crew & Maintenance

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

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.