Position Type:Professional / Unclassified
Department:LSUE BA - Physical Plant Operations Maintenance (Melonie Ceaser (00009330))
Work Location:LSU - Eunice
Pay Grade:Professional
Job Description:
The LSUE Physical Plant Department is responsible for providing a properly functioning physical facility that is clean and safe for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The role of the Grounds Supervisor is to maintain open lines of communications and receive direction from the supervisor (Director of Physical Plant and Safety Coordinator) and in turn provide supervision and leadership to the employees assigned to the Grounds Unit. In addition, the Grounds Supervisor ensures that the daily operational functions and required work assignments are properly coordinated and successfully completed on consistent and timely basis.
Examples and a summary of duties are as follows:
Supervise and coordinate grounds staff of approximately 6 individuals, caring for approximately 100 acres of grounds including but not limited to grass cutting, tree trimming, trash disposal, grounds maintenance, parking lot maintenance, beautification improvements and maintenance, setting up and breaking down stages, tables, chairs, etc., for activities such as commencement, community functions, etc.
Oversee the service/maintain a fleet of approximately 50 automobiles, trucks, buses, utility vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers, and other equipment.
Approve, schedule and maintain employee’s leave, time and attendance records, equipment records, inventory control of movable equipment, facilitate hands on and on line trainings for employees etc.
Purchase and issue to subordinates the necessary products, supplies, parts, etc., needed to maintain the baseball field, flower beds, campus lawns, trees, tractors, implements, vehicles, etc.
Monitor and control incoming and outgoing of fuel, oil, chemicals and other supplies & materials needed for operations of the campus.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Plant and Safety Coordinator.
Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:All applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, copies of official transcript(s), and three references including name, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach all documents under the Resume/CV section of your application.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:July 2, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 2, 2026
Additional Position Information:
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!
Positions approved to work 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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Supervise and coordinate grounds staff (approx. 6 employees)
- Maintain campus grounds including mowing, tree trimming, trash disposal, and beautification
- Oversee service and maintenance of fleet and equipment (automobiles, trucks, buses, tractors, mowers)
- Manage inventory, fuel, oil, chemicals, supplies, and movable equipment records
- Approve and maintain employee leave, time and attendance records
- Purchase and issue necessary products, supplies, parts, and equipment
- Facilitate hands-on and online training for grounds employees
- Set up and break down event equipment (stages, tables, chairs) for campus activities
- Submit application materials: letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and three references
- Satisfactory pre-employment background check
What We Do
LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served its region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The university brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy
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