Horticultural Grounds Technician

Southeastern; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of Laborer/Horticultural Attendant. This role maintains turf and landscapes across campus under supervision, performing mowing and trimming tasks, pruning and mulching, weed control, and chemical applications as needed.

The position may support landscape installation and planting projects. The role offers a career path from Laborer to Horticultural Attendant after meeting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mow turf and maintain landscapes including trimming, edging and blowing.
• Prune, mulch, weed, and apply chemicals for landscape maintenance.
• Assist with landscape installation and planting projects.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Tree/Shrub care

Lawn maintenance

Education

Plant science courses

Job description

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of Laborer/Horticultural Attendant. This role maintains turf and landscapes across campus under supervision, performing mowing and trimming tasks, pruning and mulching, weed control, and chemical applications as needed.

The position may support landscape installation and planting projects. The role offers a career path from Laborer to Horticultural Attendant after meeting