Horticultural Attendant Foreman
Classified
LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - Land - Turf - Maintenance - Shop/Irrigation (Mitchell Burton (00080725))
0100 Landscape Services Building
Classified Technician and Skilled Trades
This is a working supervisor who is responsible for all of the chemical application activities involving planting beds, turf, shrubs, trees, interior foliage plants, mulched areas, drainage canals, lakes, ponds, buildings, fences, parking lots, and sidewalks on the main campus at LSU Baton Rouge and other off site LSU locations. Other areas of responsibility will include chemical applications in the greenhouse or can-yard. This position requires knowledge of pesticides primarily herbicides and insecticides as well as the plant materials receiving the application. This position requires the ability to perform, supervise, and schedule activities necessary to treat weed and insect infestations as well as manage these potential problems using 1PM principles. A Louisiana State pesticide applicator license is required for this position; the applicator must have a sound understanding of SOS ' s, product labels, and safety practices as put forth by the state of La. pesticide license. This position requires organization skills including good record keeping, self-initiative to determine chemical needs, and self-motivation to complete tasks with a minimum of supervision. This position requires the ability to operate and calibrate spray equipment attached to tractors, ATV ' s, or golf carts.
Job Responsibilities
Supervise assigned personnel and/or personally perform the application of herbicides or insecticides to turf areas including manicured lawns in the Quad and Parade Ground, mulched areas under trees, flowerbeds, ground covers, shrub beds, small and large trees, campus drainage canals, campus lakes or ponds, building perimeters, fences, parking lots, and sidewalks. -65%
Perform other duties as assigned when chemical application is not possible such as interior plant maintenance, hand weeding, equipment preventive maintenance to keep calibrations and assure proper function, greenhouse or can yard activities, flowerbed maintenance, bed mulching, etc. -20%
Maintain proper records to indicate when and where chemicals are applied, what kind and what amount of chemical, results of application. Order supplies as needed and funded. Maintain proper licensing. -10%
Keep inventory of Chem. Shed and maintain orderliness to assure safe and clean working environment when storing and mixing chemicals. -5%
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.
Minimum Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Class E License - Valid Louisiana Class E License La Department of Agricultural & Forestry Pesticide Certification - GS + Cat 3
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Louisiana State Civil Service Job
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx-JobCode=105990
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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 Mitchell Burton mburton@lsu.edu
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
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.
August 3, 2026
August 10, 2026
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.
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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
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