--- title: Laborer/Horticultural Attendant description: Southeastern Louisiana University is hiring for the Laborer/Horticultural Attendant role in Hammond, LA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/laborer-horticultural-attendant-at-southeastern-louisiana-university-01a1923d-6256-7efe-ada0-c1d26aa1b6b1 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Southeastern Louisiana University as Laborer/Horticultural Attendant in Hammond, LA. Pays $10.7 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8s5e6x.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Southeastern Louisiana University | | **Location** | Hammond, LA | | **Salary** | $10.7/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Southeastern Louisiana University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 7 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Southeastern Louisiana University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $24,000 – $46,000 a year (median $33,000). ## Description 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 - Fri 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, 30-minute lunch 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. 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. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.   Click [Here](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=134400) to View the Civil Service Job Spec ## Posting Close Date November 16, 2026 *Please Note:* Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern 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. ## How to Apply Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. ## HR Contact ### If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at (985) 549-2001 or send an email to jobs@southeastern.edu. ## Skills - Defensive Driving ## Related - [Agriculture & Environment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/agriculture-and-environment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Farming & Ranching jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/agriculture-and-environment/farming-and-ranching?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Crop / Nursery Farmworker jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/agriculture-and-environment/farming-and-ranching/crop-nursery-farmworker?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs - [Louisiana](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27633 jobs - [Hammond, LA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana/hammond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 379 jobs ## Related pages - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs - [Louisiana](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27633 jobs - [Hammond, LA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/louisiana/hammond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 379 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)