Horticultural Attendant Foreman

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.
• Special or Physical Qualifications:
• Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• In accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Overtime and Weekend Work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, ability to stood, kneel, and bend, and ability to reach overhead.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Valid Louisiana Class E License
• Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
• https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=105990
• Additional Job Description:
• Competencies:
• None
• Special Instructions:
• Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address
• For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Carlos Selva at cselva@lsu.edu
• 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.
• Posting Date:
• June 1, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
• June 15, 2026
• Additional Position Information:
• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services inc

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Horticultural Attendant Foreman Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Turf - East Zone (Carlos J. Selva (00082383)) Work Location: 0100 Landscape Services Building Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades Job Description: Direct and work with others to maintain LSU grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge, chemical application, Pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, and litter pickup. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Ability to lift 501bs. Equipment may include: riding and push mower, string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, and chain saw. Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, planting, etc. Job Duties: 60%- Direct others and/or in the operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, road sides, 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. 20%- 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. 10%- 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. 5%- Fills in for a Horticultural Attendant-Superintendent to direct the activity or 2 or more crews of Horticultural Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, and others in assigned tasks 5%- Perform other related work as assigned.

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