Arboretum Technician

The position performs green space and hardscape maintenance to ensure a high quality of landscape care within an assigned area of the campus landscape.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

• Plant propagation and greenhouse work
• Plant trees, shrubs, or other plants
• Tree removal
• Water, irrigate and install sprinklers using reclaimed water
• Prune, weed and monitor grass, plants, shrubs and trees
• Mow, edge, thatch and patch turf
• Keep landscape and hardscape areas clear of weeds, leaves, trash and other debris
• Maintain trees up to 20 feet tall
• Apply and maintain records related to chemical applications and fertilizers
• Maintain and repair landscaping tools and equipment
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment
• Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification for the category of Ornamental/Landscape Herbicide Application or be able to obtain one within six months of hire
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call‑out duty on a regular rotation

• Associate degree in horticulture, urban forestry, landscape maintenance or a related field
• One year of experience in commercial or institutional landscape care operations
• Certification to operate landscape equipment such as forklifts, tractors, aerial lifts or related equipment
• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to landscape maintenance
• Plant and tree identification

• Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks
  • Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
  • Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work on uneven and slick surfaces
  • Work with reclaimed water (Class
    2)
  • Able to apply pesticides and fertilizer

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.