Laborer/Horticultural Attendant

Southeastern Louisiana University • Hammond, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services is hiring a Laborer/Horticultural Attendant to maintain turf and landscapes in an assigned campus area under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor. The role performs turf maintenance, including mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing, as well as landscape maintenance, including pruning, mulching, weed control, and chemical applications. The position may also assist with landscape installation and planting projects.

This is a career-progression position. An incumbent who does not meet the minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant may be hired as a Laborer. After meeting the Horticultural Attendant minimum qualifications and establishing satisfactory performance, the incumbent may be moved to that job title. If filled as a Job Appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment if funding becomes available.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. The hourly rate is $10.70 for Laborer or $16.06 for Horticultural Attendant. Applicants must provide complete education and work-history information in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of those sections. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date, October 29, 2026. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to inclusion, respect, and appreciation of individual differences, and provides assistance to people needing accommodations or accessible materials.

Requirements

• One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; or six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.
• List all education and work experience on the application, including whether each job was full-time or part-time and the percentage of time spent on listed duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf and landscapes in an assigned area of campus under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor.
• Perform turf maintenance, including mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing.
• Maintain landscapes through pruning, mulching, weed control, and chemical applications.
• Assist with landscape installation and planting projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed