NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT--FOREMAN
Pineville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$3,649/mo - $6,566/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dedicated person to join their staff as the Supervisor in the Grounds Department at Pinecrest Supports and Services Center. The role involves supervising the maintenance and beautification of the grounds, ensuring safety and well-being for individuals with disabilities, and overseeing various landscaping and groundskeeping tasks.
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Responsibilities
Supervises the operation of zero-turn lawn tractors, a backhoe with front-end loader, tractor with grader blade, tractor with roller attachment, bucket truck, and the operation and maintenance of all mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws for the general upkeep and beautification of the grounds. Maintains vehicle operation and maintenance logs
Maintenance of the grounds ensures the safety and well-being of the people we serve, enabling them to move about the grounds independently and without obstacles. Supervises the trimming and fertilization of hedges, trees, and shrubs. Oversees insect and disease control of shrubs and trees. Manages the removal of unwanted vegetation in the pond, picking up limbs, raking leaves, straw, etc., utilizing inmate labor. Oversees the removal of unwanted animals on grounds by trapping and taking them to the animal shelter or wildlife and fisheries
Supervises the digging of graves and funeral setup at the cemetery, as well as the general upkeep of the cemetery. Supervises the planting of shrubs, flowers, sod, trees, etc
Requisitions supplies, tools, materials, and equipment. Supervises inmates working on grounds. Cleans and maintains the swimming pool on the grounds
Evaluates the work and performance of subordinate employees by ensuring completeness and accuracy in work quality and quantity. Counsels and assists employees on work-related problems or issues. Trains new employees on LDH and PSSC rules and regulations. Keeps time records and schedules employees' time off. Completes Performance Evaluation System (PES) and Planner sessions with subordinates
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping
Eighteen semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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