Laborer/Horticultural Attendant

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

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services is seeking a Laborer/Horticultural Attendant in Hammond, LA. You will maintain turf and landscapes under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor, performing mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, mulching, weed control, and potential planting projects.

The role is a career progression track with possible advancement from Laborer to Horticultural Attendant after meeting qualifications.

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.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf and landscapes under the supervision of a Horticulturist supervisor.
• Mow, string trim, edge, and blow; prune, mulch, weed control; chemical applications as needed.
• Assist with landscape installation and planting projects.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Driver's license

Education

Six semester hours in plant science or landscape

Job description

## Laborer/Horticultural AttendantApply: Hammond, La: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R-2622Southeastern 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. Hourly Rate: $10.70/ $16.06 Schedule: Mon - Fri 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, 30-minute lunchMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOne year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR Six 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.