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HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT
Southern University-Baton Rouge —Baton Rouge, LA
- $16.06 an hour
- University
- Criminal background check
- 1 year
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Apartment Groundskeeper- The Reserves at Shoe Creek
Vintage Realty —Central, LA
- Full-time
- Residential
- Apartments
- Organizational skills
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Experienced Tree Cutter
STRICKLIN & PORTER CONSTRUCTION LLC —Baton Rouge, LA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Opportunities for advancement
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Outdoor Installation Technician – Christmas & Landscape Lighting
Glow-Up Lighting —Prairieville, LA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Lawncare Laborer
GreenSeasons —Central, LA
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driver's License
- Power tools
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS
Walmart —Walker, LA
- $19 - $35 an hour
- Clean driving record
- High school
- PMP
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Golf Course Maintenance/Greenskeeper
Country Club of Louisiana —Baton Rouge, LA
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Trimmer B CDL Required Non-Union
Asplundh Tree Expert —Zachary, LA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Trimmer B CDL Required Non-Union
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC —Zachary, LA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Golf Course Maintenance Grounds Crew
The Island —Plaquemine, LA
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Employee discount
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14d
Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader
Angelo's Landscape Group —Baton Rouge, LA
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lawncare Specialist/Operator
GreenSeasons —Central, LA
- From $15 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Maintenance
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT

Southern University-Baton Rouge -
Baton Rouge, LA

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Job Details

$16.06 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Qualifications

Trimming (gardening technique)
Tree pruning
1 year
Farming
Cutting tools
Entry level

Full Job Description

Salary

$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

224817

Department

Southern University-Baton Rouge

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

The Horticultural Attendant to provide landscaping and campus grooming to the Southern University Baton Rouge Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR

Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Responsible for maintaining and taking care of plants, trees, etc.; prune and trims trees and shrubs as needed; maintain flower beds, remove dead grass or over growth of weeds, etc.
Assist Horticultural Attendant Foreman and Leader as needed.
Assist with picking up paper on the campus grounds; assist with cutting and grooming the campus grounds; responsible for the overall beautification of the campus grounds as other crafts assigned to this department under the direction of the Horticultural Attendant Foreman
Check lawn equipment, tools, etc., weekly; submit work orders as needed for repairs on equipment assigned during tour of duty,
Performs other related work as directed or required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The beginning salary is $16.06/hourly.

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-771-2680
Fax: 225-771-5617

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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

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