Horticultural Attendant-Foreman

Louisiana State University

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves supervising, directing, and working with others to maintain LSU grounds. The role requires the ability to operate hand and power equipment, possess some plant identification knowledge, and perform tasks such as chemical application, pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, and litter pickup. The job also entails working in adverse weather conditions, with potential for overtime and weekend work. A key physical requirement is the ability to lift 50lbs.

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 driver's license
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to climb stairs, stoop, squat, kneel and bend their back, climb ladders, and work reaching overhead.
Must be able to operate hand and power equipment.
Some plant ID knowledge.
Chemical application.
Pruning.
Equipment maintenance.
Raking.
Litter pickup.
Working in adverse weather.
Overtime work.
Weekend work.

Nice To Haves

A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct others and/or operate power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, roadsides, 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.
Perform storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, planting, etc.
Supervise and 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.
Supervise and 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.
Direct the activity or 2 or more crews of Horticultural Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, and others in assigned tasks.
Perform related work as assigned.