Lead Horticultural Grounds Foreman

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption for qualified pos.

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Horticultural Attendant- Foreman to supervise crews and maintain grounds at the Landscape Services Building. The role includes operating hand and power equipment, performing plant care, chemical applications, pruning, and equipment upkeep.

The position involves working in adverse weather, overtime, and weekends, with physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in farming, care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR Eighteen semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
• Valid Driver’s License required; MVR check and drug screens per policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct others and/or operate power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds and related areas.
• Support arboriculture with labor to chip limbs, haul debris, prune, and spray chemicals.
• Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, and painting tasks as needed.

Skills

Operate hand equipment/ power tools

Plant identification

Chemical application

Pruning

Equipment maintenance

Litter pickup

Supervise crews

Education

Plant science coursework

Farming/groundskeeping experience

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking a Horticultural Attendant- Foreman to supervise crews and maintain grounds at the Landscape Services Building. The role includes operating hand and power equipment, performing plant care, chemical applications, pruning, and equipment upkeep.

The position involves working in adverse weather, overtime, and weekends, with physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license is required.