Arborist I

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . To provide basic tree work to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus urban forest.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience in tree maintenance work and operating specialized arboricultural equipment, such as chain saws, aerial lift devices, chippers, stump grinders, sprayers, tractors, skid loaders, dump trucks, and other heavy duty equipment used in tree maintenance work.
• Ability to work aloft in trees at heights above 50 feet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, office staff, and the university community.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Demonstrated stable work history and work ethic.
• Punctual attendance and available for work.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 78 lbs.
• Current Class "C" Operator's Driver's License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Performs tree care duties - pruning, removing, brush hauling, watering, planting, stump grinding, inspecting, fertilizing, soil work, and mulching.
• Safely operates specialized arboricultural equipment to include chain saws, tree climbing saddles and ropes, aerial lift devices, tractors, skid loaders, brush truck, dump trucks, stump grinders, sprayers, injectors, air spade, and other heavy equipment.
• Controls traffic around work-site, answers questions, and provides information on urban forestry activities.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment and filters, keeps blades sharp, and reports other maintenance needs to the campus urban forester.
• Cleans, maintains, and safely operates university vehicles and equipment.
• Follows and readily accepts oral and written instructions related to tree work, maintains work schedule set by the campus urban forester, and completes routine paperwork, electronic time sheets, and other UT related electronic forms.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task, follows safety rules, and maintains safe working conditions.
• Adheres to and performs related functions as assigned, and works overtime in support of special events, emergencies, and planned after hours work.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED