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Perform labor to help maintain grounds. Assist landscaping staff with edging, trimming, pruning, blowing, weed removal, raking, grass cutting, litter pickup, storm debris clean up, drain cleaning, laying sod, mulching, planting, digging, grading, watering, spraying, cleaning signs, painting, equipment maintenance, pressure washing, concrete repair, and other items related to turf, ornamental, hard scape, and tree maintenance. Ability to operate hand and power equipment under close supervision. Ability to work in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Ability to lift 50Ibs. Equipment may include: string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, ZTR, hedger, edger, pressure washer, riding and push mower.

Job Duties:

75%- Assist turf, horticulture, and arboriculture crews with the general maintenance by edging, trimming, pruning, blowing, weed removal, raking, grass cutting, litter pickup, storm debris clean up, drain cleaning, laying sod, mulching, planting, digging, grading.

10%- Assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed.

10%- Assist with inspections on mobile equipment and vehicles. Help change blades and tires as necessary on mowers, keep some records. Assist with preventative maintenance as required. Work special events (athletic, fraternity, public, etc.) to assist with litter control and related cleanup.

5%- Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

No experience or training is required.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Valid Louisiana Class E License

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.
Physical ability to perform manual work. Must be capable of walking around the assigned area. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs multiple times daily and stand for extended period of time. Be capable of stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Must be capable of moving furniture/objects that weigh at least 20 lbs and transport cleaning carts and various equipment to different parts of the building. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU 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!

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource 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.

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