Lead Horticultural Attendant – Grounds & Irrigation

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks a Horticultural Attendant Leader to guide grounds crews and manage landscape tasks across campus properties. The role involves operating or directing power equipment, supervising work, and ensuring safety and quality of grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities include applying pesticides and fertilizers, managing mulch and planting beds, and performing irrigation and drainage duties as needed.

Formación

• Two years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping.
• Twelve semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
• Valid Louisiana Class E Driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Direct a crew of horticulture attendants and labor to maintain grounds to safety and appearance standards.
• Operate or direct mowing tractors, entrances, canals, perimeters, and other grounds equipment.
• Direct applications of weed control, pest control, fertilization, and soil amendments; mulch beds as needed.
• Irrigation work, digging, grading, and drain basin cleaning; assist with related tasks.

Conocimientos

Groundskeeping

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Educación

Plant science coursework

Groundskeeping training

Descripción del empleo

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks a Horticultural Attendant Leader to guide grounds crews and manage landscape tasks across campus properties. The role involves operating or directing power equipment, supervising work, and ensuring safety and quality of grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities include applying pesticides and fertilizers, managing mulch and planting beds, and performing irrigation and drainage duties as needed.