Horticultural Attendant Superintendent - State of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

About the Job

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly motivated applicants for the position of Horticultural Attendant Superintendent. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the maintenance of the landscaped grounds and parking facilities. Must possess four years of experience in any of the following: farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping.

Starting rate is $24.10 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased dependent on applicants’ qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Supervises horticultural attendants and mobile equipment operators
Inspects finished work of subordinates for quality and completeness
Discusses projects with the Manager of Building Services to exchange ideas on methods to be used and to eliminate misunderstandings prior to beginning the work
Monitors the work of service provider in the care and maintenance of turfgrass and ornamental landscape plantings at the Downtown and School of Dentistry campuses
Inspects ornamental plant beds to verify plant health (full color & growth with minimal insect or fungal outbreaks) and for the presence of weeds
Monitors the scheduled and unscheduled pruning of ornamental plants
Monitors maintenance by a service provider of controllers, valves and sprinklers for proper settings and operation
Participates in intramural field irrigation maintenance and repairs
Maintains a sufficient supply of replacement parts and repair materials to respond to any failures in the irrigation system
Verifies familiarity with all label instructions and recommendations for the correct application method and amount of pesticide to be used BEFORE EACH USE to insure compliance by personnel
Monitors entire application to insure drifts of pesticide, especially fine sprays and dusts, on to non-target plants and other surfaces, is avoided
Hiring, terminations, and personnel recordkeeping
Parking garage, parking lot, sidewalk and curb maintenance
Procures materials from vendors

Please list all relevant work experience and education in the “Employment History” section of your application as this is a vital step to qualifying for this position and determining an offering rate. Work experience not listed will not be considered, and resumes are not accepted in the place of a completed application.

This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.
This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/16921

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Classified

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Agency: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Source : State of Louisiana