Arborist Job at Inside Higher Ed, Gainesville, FL

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Gainesville, FL

Job Description

Join to apply for the Arborist role at Inside Higher Ed 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job No : 537638 Work Type : Full Time Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories : Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible Department : 63520300 - FS-OPER EG GROUNDS-LANDSCAPE Classification Title : Arborist Classification Minimum Requirements : Completion of the ninth grade and two years of relevant experience. Job Description Prunes trees and palms on campus to promote best tree health and maintain a safe campus environment. Takes down hazardous and dead trees. Removes dead, broken, misshapen and undesired branches using hand saws, power chain saws, hydraulic circular saws, and other tools. Performs felling and pruning operations from aerial bucket trucks following the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture. Assures all appropriate safety procedures are followed on work sites. Maintains aerial bucket truck including checking of oil and lubricating the boom. Maintains gasoline, air and hand-powered tools, ropes and other equipment. Operates chipper and stump grinder as needed. Performs health, safety and hazard assessments on campus trees. Establishes and updates campus tree inventory documenting tree size and health status. Loads and unloads trash generated from jobs performed. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESSMENT. Employee must possess and maintain valid Florida Class E driver's license.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

Normal Work Schedule 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be needed. Will need to work evening and weekends following large storms or other emergencies. Expected Salary $19.25 to $20.40 Hourly Required Qualifications Completion of the ninth grade and two years of relevant experience. Preferred Bachelor's degree in a plant science major. International Society of Arboriculture Certification. Special Instructions To Applicants In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Position has been reposted, previous applicants still under consideration. Health Assessment Required: Yes Applications Close: 01 December 2025 To apply, visit Our Commitment The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Casual work, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift,

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