Arborist II

Responsibilities

• Performs tree care duties - Pruning, removing, brush hauling, planting, stump grinding, inspecting, fertilizing, soil work, and mulching.
• Safely operates specialized arboricultural equipment to include - chain saws, aerial lift devices, ladders, tree climbing rope and saddle, chippers, brush truck, dump truck, trailers, air spade, stump grinders, sprayers, water tanks, tractors, skid loaders, and other equipment as required.
• 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.
• When applicable, leads a small crew and provides training in the performance of skilled tree care duties designed to promote overall tree health.
• 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.
• Required Qualifications
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Arborist II ---- Hiring Department: Campus Grounds and Landscape ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing 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 8.25% 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 . Purpose To provide basic tree work to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus urban forest.

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