Horticultural Attendant

Louisiana State University

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Horticultural Attendant is a nonsupervisory classified position. The general responsibility of this job is to perform the skilled labor necessary to maintain the landscaping, grounds, athletic fields and facilities of the LSU Athletic Department.

Requirements

One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping
Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
Ability to work extended days, weekends.
Routinely requires lifting of 20-30 lbs and working around tight bleacher areas; some tasks involve frequent lifting of 50-60 lbs; certain tasks require heavy lifting in excess of 60 lbs although the tasks may be intermittent and may be performed with assistance.
Must possess a valid Class “E” driver’s license
Pre-employment drug screening and physical.
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University PS-67. PS 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in athletic field maintenance including but not limited to: pregame field preparation, football field lining, baseball and softball infield dirt preparation (dragging, watering, etc.), marking foul lines, pitcher’s mound and home plate repairs, and experience in turf equipment operation.

Responsibilities

Operation of various pieces of mowing and grounds maintenance equipment such as diesel powered lawn mowers, turf vacuums, aerators, top dressers, sod cutters, turf type utility vehicles, flat bed utility vehicles, etc. Specific task related to operation of this equipment include actual operation preventative maintenance, cleaning equipment and reporting suspected and actual mechanical failures.
Assist in set up of various athletic events such as football, baseball and softball games, soccer matches, track meets, gymnastic meets, as well as many other special events of the athletic department.
Assist in cleaning of athletic fields and stadiums such as litter pick up, blowing of bleachers and grandstands, cleaning of bathrooms and locker rooms, etc.
Operation of power hand tools such as: string trimmers, power blowers, pruners, edgers, mowers, pressure washers, field marking paint machines, etc. Perform preventative maintenance on this type of equipment, keep it clean and safely operating. Position must be trained in proper and safe operation of this equipment.
Assist in marking of athletic fields for games with both paint and chalk such as baseball foul lines, football field markings including large painted letters, soccer and track markings, etc. Position requires training in these areas to lessen detrimental effects on turfgrass.
Perform specialty tasks such as planting, sodding, pruning, fertilization, application of unrestricted pesticides and herbicides for weed and insect control, irrigation installation and maintenance, drainage installation and maintenance, etc.
Perform various tasks as assigned by supervisor such as, but not limited to, litter pick up, hand shoveling and raking, grading, weeding, assisting mechanics, welders, carpenters, painters, etc.
Train and work with laborers, student workers, and transient workers to perform all tasks as required by the department.
Other duties as requested by supervisor or department head.