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November 15, 2024
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
FULL TIME
Horticultural Attendant - Grounds/Lawn Care
About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia,
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple
NIH Research Centers
, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title:
Horticultural Attendant - Grounds/Lawn Care
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Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Horticultural Attendant in Facilities.
This position is part of the grounds crew that is responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscape of Pennington Biomedical. Pennington Biomedical is located on 222 acres in Baton Rouge.
Major Responsibilities
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Mowing, edging, raking, and sweeping parking areas/sidewalks. Operate mower, edger, clippers and tiller for proper landscape maintenance.
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Weeding, cleaning flower beds, fertilizing and spraying chemicals. Properly store all chemicals and insecticides after use.
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Prune and trim trees and shrubs.
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Prepare grounds for bedding plants.
Required Qualifications
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One year of experience in any of the following: farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or grounds keeping.
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Ability to operate mower, edger, clippers and tiller.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description:
Position is paid hourly/bi-weekly and qualifies for state benefits and retirement with LASERS.
Hiring range: $16.06 - $22.48/hour
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please include a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.
We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.
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Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
. For more information, visit
PBRC
.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center 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, next Source 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):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center and 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. PBRC and LSU are 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 with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at hrm@pbrc.edu.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
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