Laborer​/Horticultural Attendant

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, and blowing. Landscape maintenance includes pruning, mulching, weed control, and 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.

Hourly Rate: $10.70/ $16.06

Schedule:

Mon - Thurs 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, 30-minute lunch

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.

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeast Defensive Driving Course.

• * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Close Date September 8, 2026

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast 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.

If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at  or send an email to jobs.

Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands‑on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college.

We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

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