Tradesman (Grounds) (Intermittent/WAE)

Posting number: DMA-160-2026

Department: Gov-Department of Military Affairs

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous, Parks

Summary

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 160-2026BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: September 01,2026Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE: September 15, 2026Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

*SALARY:Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

MW-210$17.50 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase

*Salary indicates typical starting range.

Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified*

*Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides Camp Villere Garrison Manager with groundskeeper maintenance. Supports grounds maintenance personnel in performing a variety of grounds services to include operational/maintenance of grounds equipment and tools. Could be used to asses maintenance repair actions or troubleshoot reported facility work orders. Maintains installations grounds, flowerbed, road medians, fence lines and trees, blow and vacuums leaves. Performs groundskeeper duties such as weed eating and mulching flowerbeds, pruning/trimming hedges and shrubs, trimming trees, designing and installing scenery. Edge and keep all drainage systems clean and free of debris. Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with agency personnel peers, superiors, subordinates and contractors in public. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)