Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of Laborer/Horticultural Attendant.

This position maintains turf and landscapes in an assigned area of campus under the guidance of a Horticulturist supervisor.

Turf-maintenance duties include:

• Mowing
• String trimming
• Edging
• Blowing

Landscape maintenance includes:

• Pruning
• Mulching
• Weed control
• Chemical applications

This position may assist with landscape installation and planting projects.

This is a career progression position in which a new incumbent may be hired as a Laborer if they do not meet the minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant. For incumbents hired as Laborers, after minimum qualifications for Horticultural Attendant are met and satisfactory performance has been established, the incumbent may then be moved to the Horticultural Attendant job title.

Professionalism and courtesy are at the heart of this department as customer needs are served throughout campus. Every Physical Plant employee is part of our Southeastern Lion family and will take pride in delivering a high standard of maintenance services to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment that is welcoming to all that we serve.