HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT

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　　HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT

　　Salary

　　$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　R00090277

　　Department

　　LSU-Baton Rouge

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 12:01 AM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Supplemental Information

　　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.

　　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, Jitter 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 groundskeeping.

　　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 Louisiana Class E License

　　Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

　　https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=134400

　　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 Ethan Mott at 225-578-4944 and [email protected].

　　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.

　　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 believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement (https://lsu.edu/diversity-statement/index.php) and Roadmap (https://lsu.edu/together/docs/roadmap-to-diversity.pdf) . LSU 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. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( [email protected] ).

　　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 225-578-8200 or email [email protected] . 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.

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

　　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.

　　Job Concepts

　　Function of Work:

　　To propagate plants, record data, arrange plant displays, prepare and apply pesticides, prepare classroom materials, and supervise student assistants. To perform work of a skilled nature to maintain grounds around state buildings and institutions.

　　Level of Work:

　　Experienced.

　　Supervision Received:

　　Direct from Horticultural Attendant Foreman, Horticulturist, or other higher level supervisor.

　　Supervision Exercised:

　　May exercise functional supervision over student workers, laborers, inmates, and patients.

　　Location of Work:

　　May be used by all state agencies.

　　Job Distinctions:

　　Differs from Horticultural Attendant Leader by absence of regular leadworker responsibilities.

　　Differs from Tree Specialist by absence of responsibility for trimming trees at considerable heights.

　　Examples of Work

　　Performs diversified and skilled work in care of plants, vegetation, trees, and grounds of an agency.

　　Prunes and trims trees and shrubs as needed or on a seasonal basis.

　　Performs any related duties necessary for the growth and appearance of trees, plants, and vegetation.

　　Propagates, cultivates, fertilizes, disbuds, and schedules foliage, vegetable, horticultural, florist, and woody ornamental crops.

　　Monitors and adjusts environmental control system for plant structures.

　　Monitors pest activity; schedules, prepares, and applies pesticides, and calibrates pesticide applicators.

　　Records data on crop development, yields, and environment.

　　Gives direction to student workers; checks quality and quantity of student work.

　　Schedules, selects, prepares, delivers, and arranges plant material for university functions.

　　Prepares materials and aids in supervision of student laboratory exercises.

　　Maintains inventory of supplies and tools, including preparing material orders.

　　Operates and maintains, through minor repairs, common horticultural machines and irrigation systems.

　　Assists Horticulturist in greenhouse and small nursery management.

　　Grows and maintains houseplants for use in state offices.

　　Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

　　As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

　　Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

　　Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

　　New Year's Day

　　Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

　　Mardi Gras,

　　Good Friday,

　　Memorial Day,

　　Independence Day,

　　Labor Day,

　　Veteran's Day,

　　Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

　　* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

　　State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

　　Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

　　Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

　　Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

　　Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

　　Agency

　　State of Louisiana

　　Address

　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

　　http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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