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    Horticultural Attendant - Baton Rouge, United States - Louisiana State University

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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).


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    Job Posting Title:
    Horticultural Attendant


    Position Type:
    Classified


    Department:
    LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Turf Supervision (James C Ransom III


    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, 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.


    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


    Minimum Qualifications:


    One year of experience in any of the following: farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or grounds keeping.


    SUBSTITUTIONS:


    College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty is in any of the following fields: botany, agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, agronomy, forestry, turf management, landscape management or landscape architecture.


    Vocational training in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis.


    NOTE:
    Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university


    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 Class E Drivers License

    Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
    Additional

    Job Description:


    Competencies:
    None


    Special Instructions:
    The Horticultural Attendant requires a valid drivers license and information should be included in the job application.

    This position is located at the LSU-Baton Rouge campus.

    Please fully complete the Experience section of the application, listing out job duties and average weekly hours worked. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application for LSU Civil Service positions.

    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


    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:
    May 6, 2024

    Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

    May 13, 2024


    Additional 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


    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 and SAME Agency:


    LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

    For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ).


    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 or email 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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