Horticultural Attendant-Foreman

Louisiana State University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and work with others to maintain LSU grounds. This role involves operating hand and power equipment, with some knowledge of plant identification, chemical application, pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, and litter pickup. The position requires working in adverse weather conditions, with potential for overtime and weekend work. The ability to lift 50lbs is necessary. Equipment operated may include riding and push mowers, string trimmers, blowers, backpack blowers and sprayers, tractors, ZTRs, hedgers, edgers, and chainsaws. Responsibilities also include storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, and planting.

Requirements

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.
Valid Louisiana Class E License
Ability to operate hand and power equipment.
Some plant ID knowledge.
Ability to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Chemical application
Pruning
Equipment maintenance
Raking
Litter pickup
Working in adverse weather
Overtime work
Weekend work
Storm debris cleanup
Drain cleaning
Laying sod
Weed removal
Mulching
Digging
Grading
Cleaning signs and other items
Painting
Pressure washing
Planting

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Perform other related work as assigned.