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Hammond, LA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Southeastern Louisiana Universitys Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of Laborer/Horticultural Attendant. This position assists with various tasks across campus. Tasks include delivering plants from the greenhouse as greenery for campus events; renovating landscapes on campus; and assisting zone crews with specialized maintenance projects. Landscape renovations include removal of existing landscapes preparing beds for planting transplanting existing plants planting new plant material and mulching beds. Maintenance projects include pruning shrubs removing weeds mulching landscape beds and topdressing turf areas. This position may also perform routine mowing string trimming and edging of turf areas as assigned.

This is a career progression position in which a new incumbent may be hired as a Laborer if they do not meet the minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant. For incumbents hired as Laborers after minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant are met and satisfactory performance has been established the incumbent may then be moved to the Horticultural Attendant job title.

Current Laborer Salary: $10.70
Current Horticultural Attendant Salary: $16.06


Professionalism and courtesy are at the heart of this department as customer needs are served throughout campus. All Physical Plant employees are part of our Southeastern Lion family and will take pride in delivering a high standard of maintenance services to ensure a safe clean and healthy environment that is welcoming to all that we serve.

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.

When applying you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed it may result in your application not being considered.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

Click Here to View the Civil Service Job Spec

Posting Close Date

July 8 2025

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.

HR Contact

If you have questions about this position the application process or need special accommodations please call the Human Resources Office at or send an email to

Employment Type

Full-Time

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