Laborer/Horticultural Attendant

Southeastern Louisiana University; 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 position maintains turf and landscapes in an assigned area of campus under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor. This is a career progression role with potential advancement as qualifications are met.

Schedule: Mon–Thu 6:00 am – 3:45 pm; Fri 6:00 am - 11:00 am. Hourly Rate: Laborer $10.70, Horticulture Attendant $16.06.

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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf and landscapes in an assigned campus area under supervision.
• Mow, trim, edge, and blow turf; prune, mulch, weed, and apply chemicals for landscape maintenance.
• Assist with landscape installation and planting projects as needed.
• Follow supervisor guidance to ensure campus landscapes meet standards.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Driver's license

Driver awareness

Education

Six semester hours in plant science or landscape field of study

Six semester hours in plant science or landscape field

Tools

Defensive Driving Course

Job description

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of Laborer/Horticultural Attendant. This position maintains turf and landscapes in an assigned area of campus under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor. Turf-maintenance duties include mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing. Landscape maintenance includes pruning, mulching, weed control, and chemical applications. This position may assist with landscape installation and planting projects.This is a career progression position in which a new incumbent may be hired as a Laborer if they do not meet the minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant. For incumbents hired as Laborers, after minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant are met and satisfactory performance has been established, the incumbent may then be moved to the Horticultural Attendant job title.Schedule: Mon – Thurs 6:00 am – 3:45 pm One-hour lunch; Fri 6:00 am - 11:00 amHourly Rate: Laborer $10.70/Horticulture Attendant $16.06MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOne year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; ORSix semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.Click Here to View the Civil Service Job SpecPosting Close DateSeptember 23, 2026Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.How to Apply complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.HR ContactIf you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].