Horticultural Attendant (Vernon)
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Job Location:
Leesville, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2784 - 5009
Posted on:
15-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country while meeting the economic educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Horticultural Attendant who will be responsible for performing the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery consists of thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12122 grave sites which will primarily serve deceased veterans and qualified dependents.Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Horticultural Attendant Superintendent.
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.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Horticultural Attendant you will be responsible for the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans this role you will:- Perform diversified and skilled work such as maintenance and repairs to the grounds roads and cemetery plot including: mowing grass weeding trimming and pruning trees shrubs hedges planting trees shrubs and ornamental plants
- Assist other horticultural and mobile equipment operator personnel with burial and interment operations.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance to equipment to include oil changes lubrication filter changes hose changes spark plug changes proper fluid level maintenance and tire repairs of horticultural machines and irrigation systems.
- Prepare committal shelter and burial site for both in-ground and columbary interments. sets and aligns monument headstones.
- Clean culverts drains and ditches. Clean walks and driveways. Pick up trash. Moves furniture and equipment
- Perform other related duties to include veteran outreach projects as necessary.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Domicile:Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville LA (Vernon Parish)
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score isrequired in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswillnotbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tierra Giviens
Human Resources Analyst
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
