Laborer/Horticultural Attendant
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. Turf duties include mowing, string trimming, edging, and blowing. Landscape duties include pruning, mulching, weed control, and chemical applications. The role may also assist with landscape installation and planting projects. This is a career progression position. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant may be hired as Laborers. After meeting the Horticultural Attendant minimum qualifications and establishing satisfactory performance, they may move into the Horticultural Attendant job title. 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/$16.06.
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 each listed duty.
Responsibilities
- Maintain turf and landscapes in an assigned area of campus under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor.
- Mow, string trim, edge, and blow turf areas.
- Prune, mulch, control weeds, and apply chemicals as part of landscape maintenance.
- Assist with landscape installation and planting projects as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
