HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT--LEADER

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　　HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT--LEADER

　　Salary

　　$3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　R00090205

　　Department

　　LSU-Baton Rouge

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/1/2024 12:01 AM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Supplemental Information

　　APPLY HERE:https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0100-Landscape-Services-Building/Horticultural-Attendant-Leader_R00090205

　　PLEASE COMPLETE THE DATE OF BIRTH TASK AT THE END OF THE APPLICATION

　　Works with and directs Horticulture Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators and other labor to maintain the grounds and landscaping of the campus at LSU Baton Rouge and other off-site LSU properties as directed. This job entails working in adverse weather conditions, requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, and involves work on weekends and after hours as necessary.

　　Job Duties:

　　75%- Works with and directs a crew of other grounds workers, contractors, and/or supplemental labor to maintain the grounds in assigned areas to levels of safety, appearance, and health as required. Operates or directs others working with power riding tractors, mowers (usually less than 25HP), entrances, canals, building perimeters, tree perimeters, road sides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Supports other crews as necessary.

　　10%- Directs others or personally applies chemicals for weed control, pest control, fertilization and amendment of soils; applies mulch to beds and under tree canopies, performs weed removal, assists with ornamental and flower planting, litter removal, litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc.

　　5%- Directs others or personally assists with irrigation work, digging, grading, and drain basin cleaning, and other types of grounds related tasks as needed.

　　5%- Fills in for a Horticulture Attendant Foreman to direct the activity of 2 or more crews of Horticulture Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, and others in assigned tasks. Fills out time sheets, vacancy paper work, etc., as required.

　　5%- Performs other work as necessary.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Two years 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, be capable of reaching, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Must have physical ability to perform manual work. Must be capable of walking around the assigned area and stand for extended period of time. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

　　Licenses/Cerifications:

　　Valid Louisiana Class E License

　　Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

　　https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=128920

　　Additional Job Description:

　　Competencies: None

　　Special Instructions: 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 Forrest Johnson at [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.

　　Posting Date: January 18, 2024

　　Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 1, 2024

　　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): Y

　　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.

　　Job Concepts

　　Function of Work:

　　To provide assistance, guidance, and limited support for an assigned group of Horticultural Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, Helpers, Laborers, etc. engaged in grounds and non-highway roads maintenance.

　　Level of Work:

　　Advanced.

　　Supervision Received:

　　General from Horticultural Attendant Foreman or other higher level supervisor.

　　Supervision Exercised:

　　Functional over Horticultural Attendants, Mobile Equipment Operators, Tree Specialist, Helpers, Laborers, etc. on a regularly assigned or recurring basis.

　　Location of Work:

　　May be used by all state agencies.

　　Job Distinctions:

　　Differs from Operators, Horticultural Attendants, and related jobs by the presence of regular leadworker responsibilities.

　　Differs from Horticultural Attendant Foreman by absence of first line supervisory responsibilities.

　　Examples of Work

　　Performs a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of state facilities and grounds.

　　Prunes and removes trees ensuring safety and protection of people, landscaping, and facilities.

　　Monitors and assesses landscaping needs and reports to supervisor.

　　Provides guidance for subordinates as directed.

　　Surveys assigned jobs and insures that sufficient and proper material and tools are on hand to complete each day's work.

　　Directs the sequence of work and assigns tasks to subordinates.

　　Works with and sets the pace for assigned subordinates.

　　Keeps records as required by supervisor.

　　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/

　　Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

　　More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

　　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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