Horticultural Attendant (Lawn Care)

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.
• 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. Climb ladders. Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Valid Drivers License
• Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
• http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=134400
• 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 James Ransom at jsanso1@lsu.edu.
• Skills Needed:
• Preferred Skills:
• 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 15, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
• June 29, 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 including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employ

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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 (Lawn Care) Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Landscape Management (Jeffrey Brocato (00046783)) Work Location: 0100 Landscape Services Building Pay Grade: Job Description: Perform labor to maintain grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge, chemical application. Pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, litter pickup. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Equipment may include: riding and push mower, string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, chain saw. Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, and planting. This job will primarily focus on maintenance related to ornamental plants, but subject to change depending on departmental needs. Job Duties: 50%- Operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building 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. 25%- 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. 10%- Assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed 10%- 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%- Perform related work as assigned

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