HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT LEADER

Horticultural Attendant LeaderThe Grounds Department at McNeese State University is accepting applications for a Horticultural Attendant Leader position. Our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch. McNeese offers excellent benefits including retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs. This position exists to assist, guide, and support crew workers from the Grounds Department in the daily operations for the beautification, growth, and maintenance of grounds at the University. The Grounds Department is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of approximately 180 acres of land. Work assignments will be under the direction by the two Horticulture Foremen. Crew may consist of Horticultural Attendants, Equipment Operators, 6 to 8 inmates and other related personnel.Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or grounds keeping; OR twelve semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.Job Duties and Other Information:Sets the pace for other workers by leading, guiding, and coordinating routine landscaping and grounds maintenance work assignments necessary for beautification, growth, and maintenance of the ground areas of the University.Ensure proper tools and equipment are brought to each work site.Operates the following equipment, machines, or supplies: racks, weed eaters, trimmers, blowers, field tractors with or without attachments, dump trucks, forklifts, vans, flatbed trucks, riding and push mower, power tiller, edger, brooms, trash buckets, water holes, basic hand tools, and pesticides.Makes minor repairs to small engine equipment and upkeeps with maintenance checks on lawn equipment.Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, push, pull, bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. while performing tasks, and tolerate extreme hot or cold temperatures, fumes, odors, and noise levels.Works with management on any special landscaping projects as required.Location and Work Schedule: McNeese Grounds Department Monday - Thursday: 6:45 AM - 4:15 PM Friday: 6:45 - 10:45 AM Appointment Type: This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The selected candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background search to include criminal history and is subject to drug/alcohol testing at new hire and on a random basis. This position may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.Compensation: Entry Pay Rate: $18.38 / hourly Pay Level: WS211 Job Code: 128920 SCS Position #: 165194 MSU Position #: C99938How To Apply: Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the 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. Required application materials will not be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment Office of Human Resources kdronett@mcneese.edu (337) 475-5413