Job Details

Horticultural Attendant-Foreman

Direct and work with others to maintain LSU grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge, chemical application, pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, and litter pickup. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Ability to lift 50lbs. Equipment may include: riding and push mower, string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, and chain saw. Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, planting, etc.

Job Duties:

60%- Direct others and/or in the operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, road sides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Support arboriculture service with labor to chip limbs, haul debris, perform light chain saw work, pruning, chemical spraying, etc.

20%- Direct others and/or apply chemicals to control weeds, control pests, fertilize and amend soils, apply mulch to beds and under tree canopies, perform weed removal, assist with ornamental and flower planting, litter removal, litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc. Maintain interior plants to include watering, pruning, fertilizing, relocation, rotating, cleaning, treatment for disease and insects. Direct others and/or assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed.

10%- Direct others and/or perform inspections on mobile equipment and vehicles. Change blades and tires as necessary on mowers, keep some records. Assist with preventative maintenance as required. Work special events (athletic, fraternity, public, etc.) to assist with litter control and related cleanup.

5%- Fills in for a Horticultural Attendant-Superintendent to direct the activity or 2 or more crews of Horticultural Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, and others in assigned tasks

5%- Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR Eighteen semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Louisiana Class E License

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.