HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT

$33,405 - $33,405/Yr

Louisiana State University - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

Educational Services

About the position

The Horticultural Attendant position at LSU Health New Orleans involves performing various landscape maintenance duties to ensure the upkeep of grounds around state buildings and institutions. This role includes tasks such as mowing, edging, tree trimming, and irrigation maintenance, as well as supervising student assistants and propagating plants. The position requires knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and the safe handling of pesticides, along with the ability to operate various landscaping equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance duties including mowing, edging, and weed eating.
• Trim trees and maintain plant beds.
• Maintain irrigation systems and perform landscape pest control.
• Propagate plants and record data related to plant care.
• Arrange plant displays and prepare classroom materials.
• Supervise student assistants in landscape maintenance tasks.
• Perform cleaning duties in parking garages, lots, sidewalks, and curbs.

Requirements

• One year of experience in farming, care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques and tree maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of landscape irrigation systems.
• Valid State of Louisiana Class C driver license.
• Skill in operating riding mowers and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with pesticide application and documentation.
• Familiarity with LSUHSC rules, regulations, and policies.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16.06 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked.
• Negotiable rate based on qualifications.