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.
Job Details and Benefits
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 ID card, plus free rides on UT Shuttle and CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
More details at UT Austin Benefits websites.
Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications 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.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Driving Required 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.
Salary Range $39,520 + Depending on Qualifications
Working Conditions and Environmental Demands
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
Physical Tasks
Repetitive keyboard use
Manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders
Lifting and moving
Marginal and Incidental Functions
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.
Work Shift
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
Letter of interest
Employment and Eligibility Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been in their current position for the last six consecutive months are eligible for openings recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Promotion/transfer eligible staff may apply without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is the retirement plan, subject to position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job functions may be limited in sharing that information, except as allowed by policy.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal E-Verify process. You may be asked to present documentation to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documentation must be provided by the third day of employment.
E-Verify
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided reporting resources. The Clery Act requires access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report, available online or from University Compliance Services.
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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.
Job Details and Benefits
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 ID card, plus free rides on UT Shuttle and CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
More details at UT Austin Benefits websites.
Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications 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.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Driving Required 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.
Salary Range $39,520 + Depending on Qualifications
Working Conditions and Environmental Demands
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
Physical Tasks
Repetitive keyboard use
Manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders
Lifting and moving
Marginal and Incidental Functions
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.
Work Shift
Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor)
Letter of interest
Employment and Eligibility Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been in their current position for the last six consecutive months are eligible for openings recruited through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Promotion/transfer eligible staff may apply without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is the retirement plan, subject to position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job functions may be limited in sharing that information, except as allowed by policy.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal E-Verify process. You may be asked to present documentation to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documentation must be provided by the third day of employment.
E-Verify
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified and provided reporting resources. The Clery Act requires access to the Annual Security and Fire Safety report, available online or from University Compliance Services.
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