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Horticultural Attendant- Superintendent

Location0100 Landscape Services Building
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentLSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Turf - East Zone
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
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Job Posting Title:
Horticultural Attendant- Superintendent
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Turf - East Zone (James C Ransom III (00012369) (Inherited))
Work Location:
0100 Landscape Services Building
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
This position supervises and works on grounds maintenance, special grounds and landscape installation projects including but not limited to irrigation, drainage, concrete, arbor, etc. This position also installs and maintains turf, landscape beds and irrigation systems. Emergency and/or routine work includes but is not limited to concrete/asphalt removal/repair, tree/limb removal, planting/bracing, grounds projects and special functions/events. This position supervises grounds and construction employees, inmate crews and contract labor. This position requires the ability to complete any necessary administrative responsibilities.
Job Duties
65%- Supervise and support direct reports. assigned crews, inmate labor, and contract labor to perform daily landscape maintenance and installation tasks such as but not limited to mowing. string trimming, chemical application. agriculture services, concrete maintenance and installation, irrigation maintenance & installation, landscape installation, bed and soil preparation work. hardscape layout and installation. planting, sodding, etc. on both regular maintenance and new projects.
10%- Plan, schedule, and procure materials and equipment for maintenance and project related tasks.
10%- Perform all Human Resource related tasks such as but not limited to time keeping, performance reviews, accident reports, disciplinary work, etc. Assure that all machinery and equipment used is cleaned and maintained properly and communicate repair needs to the shop foreman. Perform safety meetings on a monthly basis.
5%- Supervise and perform preventative maintenance, repair and daily cleaning of assigned equipment; campus irrigation inspections; system commissioning and follow up repair tasks to ensure proper operation.
5%- Perform other duties as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR
Twenty-four 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 to or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, be capable of stooping, kneeling, balancing, or crouching; able to reach and/or climb a ladder. Position is subject to outside environmental conditions. Due to the position’s physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License
Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=105980
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 [email protected].
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:
September 14, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 21, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Legal
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
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!
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 Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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