Arborist Supervisor

Arborist Supervisor

Job ID: 7612
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: RegTemp

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled.

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hiring Department

Facilities Services

Required Application Materials

A cover letter, resume and list of 3 professional references is required in order to apply.

Purpose of Position

Under moderate supervision and with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, responsible for maintaining trees and plants to ensure their healthy, safe, and in attractive condition, including chemical applications, repairing, cabling, watering and pruning. Responsible for the removal of any dead, diseased, and declining trees and plants on campus.

Essential Functions

Reviews and evaluates tree maintenance needs and takes appropriate action.

Prepares, maintains, updates and reviews tree inventory; prepares written and oral reports regarding tree planting and tree removal to Grounds Management Personnel and other University personnel.

Knowledge of local tree and plant species and arboricultural practices.

Knowledge of tree maintenance methods and equipment.

Ability to safely climb trees to perform proper pruning.

Knowledge of insects and diseases that infect trees and plants in the southern region and the actions necessary to correct problems.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Required Qualifications

Completion of two year certificate in arboriculture, horticulture or forestry.

Three years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred.

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification or able to become certified within one year of employment.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Frequently, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Frequently, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.



To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=7612&PostingSeq=1



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