Horticultural Attendant Superintendent

State of Louisiana • Jennings, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Horticultural Attendant Superintendent to join their team at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery spans thirty (30) acres and includes a minimum of 12,122 grave sites, serving deceased veterans and their eligible dependents. The role involves directly supervising 3 Horticultural Attendants and managing the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. The ideal candidate should possess competencies in accepting direction, communicating effectively, demonstrating accountability, and following policies and procedures. This opportunity is suitable for individuals who take pride in outdoor work, are dependable, and are committed to preserving a serene and respectful environment.

Requirements

• Four years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR Twenty-four semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
• Information to support eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
• Supervise and assist yard staff responsible for burials, maintenance, general repairs, and upkeep of the facility.
• Inspect work in progress for compliance with state and federal burial standards.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and assist with landscaping for facility grounds, including soil preparation, planting, and pruning trees, bushes, and flower beds.
• Inspect equipment, buildings, and grounds to determine the need for servicing, repairs, and maintenance.
• Assign and evaluate work performance of all subordinates under the Continuous Performance Management (CPM) system.
• Approve and deny leave requests by tracking leave to ensure an adequate workforce.
• Counsel and discipline subordinates as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree