Arborist

Overview

Job Title:

Arborist I

Hiring Department:
Campus Grounds and Landscape

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Important for applicants:
You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

• UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: competitive health benefits, vivid dental/vision options, generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays, and retirement programs with employer matching.
• Other benefits include flexible spending accounts, training access, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and free access to UT libraries and museums with staff , plus free rides on UT Shuttle and Cap Metro buses with staff .
• More details at UT Austin Benefits websites.

• Performs tree care duties including pruning, removing, brush hauling, watering, planting, stump grinding, inspecting, fertilizing, soil work, and mulching.
• Safely operates specialized arboricultural equipment (e.g., chain saws, tree climbing saddles and ropes, aerial lift devices, tractors, skid loaders, brush trucks, dump trucks, stump grinders, sprayers, injectors, air spade, and other heavy equipment).
• Controls traffic around the work-site, answers questions, and provides information on urban forestry activities.
• Maintains and cleans equipment, keeps blades sharp, and reports maintenance needs to the campus urban forester.
• Cleans, maintains, and safely operates university vehicles and equipment.
• Follows oral and written instructions, maintains the work schedule set by the campus urban forester, and completes routine paperwork and timesheets.
• Wears PPE, follows safety rules, and maintains safe working conditions.

High school graduation or GED. One year of experience in tree maintenance and operating specialized arboricultural equipment (e.g., chain saws, aerial lift devices, chippers, stump grinders, sprayers, tractors, skid loaders, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment).

Ability to work aloft in trees at heights above 50 feet. Effective communication with coworkers, office staff, and the university community. Ability to work in a team environment and independently. Demonstrated stable work history and work ethic. Punctual attendance and availability for work. Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 78 lbs.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

More than one year of experience as an arborist in a commercial or institutional setting. More than one year of experience operating specialized arboricultural equipment.

Current Class "C" Driver's License required. Before hire, applicant must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing driving history for the past 36 months. If not a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after becoming a Texas resident.

$39,520 + Depending on Qualifications

• Uniforms and/or PPE furnished
• May work in all weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes, biohazards, chemicals, electrical and mechanical hazards
• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive keyboard use
• Manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving

• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 78 lbs; ad hoc duties as assigned; may require overtime for events, emergencies, or after-hours work.

• Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who…