Horticultural Attendant- Foreman
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Job Location:
Pineville, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3649 - 6566
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Since 1921
Mission: We support the quality of life for all people
Vision: We support the quality of life for all people by promoting choice diversity and community involvement
We are seeking a dedicated person to join our staff as the Supervisor in the Grounds Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience or training in farming the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs or groundskeeping; OR
Eighteen 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:
- Supervises the operation of zero-turn lawn tractors a backhoe with front-end loader tractor with grader blade tractor with roller attachment bucket truck and the operation and maintenance of all mowers weed eaters and chain saws for the general upkeep and beautification of the grounds. Maintains vehicle operation and maintenance logs.
- Maintenance of the grounds ensures the safety and well-being of the people we serve enabling them to move about the grounds independently and without obstacles. Supervises the trimming and fertilization of hedges trees and shrubs. Oversees insect and disease control of shrubs and trees. Manages the removal of unwanted vegetation in the pond picking up limbs raking leaves straw etc. utilizing inmate labor. Oversees the removal of unwanted animals on grounds by trapping and taking them to the animal shelter or wildlife and fisheries.
- Supervises the digging of graves and funeral setup at the cemetery as well as the general upkeep of the cemetery. Supervises the planting of shrubs flowers sod trees etc.
- Requisitions supplies tools materials and equipment. Supervises inmates working on grounds. Cleans and maintains the swimming pool on the grounds.
- Evaluates the work and performance of subordinate employees by ensuring completeness and accuracy in work quality and quantity. Counsels and assists employees on work-related problems or issues. Trains new employees on LDH and PSSC rules and regulations. Keeps time records and schedules employees time off. Completes Performance Evaluation System (PES) and Planner sessions with subordinates.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Pinecrest Supports and Services Center Facility Management
Shift:7:30 am 4:00 pm Pass Days: Sat/Sun
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Probation Promotion Demotion Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
List ALL prior employment failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position. You will not be qualified based on job title alone; you must describe your actual duties.
*Review your application to make sure it is current - INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!*
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jeanette Deville Human Resources Analyst C
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191
Pineville Louisiana 71360
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Basic Math
- Laundry
- Cleaning Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Guest Services
- Cash Handling
- Commercial Cleaning
