Laborer

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

Job summary

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Laborer to join our Physical Plant team to support campus operations by assisting a Maintenance Foreman to maintain campus grounds.

No prior experience required; the position welcomes motivated individuals who want to contribute to a productive campus environment and gain hands-on training. This on-site role offers steady outdoor work and the chance to develop essential maintenance skills over time.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Official job specifications available through State Civil Service.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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]

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.

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

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• 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