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Horticultural Attendant
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$28,708 / year median in Louisiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Horticultural Attendant Position Type:
Classified Department:
LSUAM FA
- FPO•FS•Land•ER•Refuse and Event Crew (Jeffrey Brocato (00046783) (Inherited))
Work Location:
0100Landscape 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 pick up. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work.Equipment may include:
riding and push mover, string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, chain saw, Storm debris clean up, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, and planting.Job Duties:
50- Operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plaza, 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 tight chain saw work, pruning and 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 Rower planting, litter removal, Litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc.
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
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 perFASOP:
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 at Jeff Brocato jbrocato1@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:
July 20, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 27, 2026Additional Position Information:
Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!