Laborer

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Laborer to support campus operations by assisting a Maintenance Foreman in maintaining grounds and related tasks. No prior experience is required, and this position supports a team responsible for landscaping, irrigation, and seasonal upkeep on campus.

Appointment type is Probational under state employment, with duties including lawn care, irrigation assistance, and general campus maintenance.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass, weed eating, edging, blowing of sidewalks, bed maintenance, and trimming of shrubs and trees.
• Assisting with repairing of irrigation.
• Assisting on fertilizing of annuals and shrubs.
• Trash pickup
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

About This Job

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Laborer to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting campus operations by assisting a Maintenance Foreman to maintain campus grounds.

Why Work at ULM?

At the University of Louisiana Monroe, you’re more than an employee you’re part of a vibrant campus community committed to growth, innovation, and student success. ULM offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all in the heart of Northeast Louisiana. Whether you’re advancing your career or just starting out, ULM is a place where your work truly matters.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Cut grass, weed eating, edging, blowing of sidewalks, bed maintenance, and trimming of shrubs and trees.
• Assisting with repairing of irrigation.
• Assisting on fertilizing of annuals and shrubs.
• Trash pickup
• Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Name of Contact Person: Jenny Jones

Agency/Department Name: University of Louisiana Monroe-Physical Plant

email: [e-mail]

State Government benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others