Arboretum Assistant (Part Time, Seasonal)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from UT system

Annual membership to Wildflower Center

Discounts on Center classes

Access to Wildflower Center events

Shop and Gallery discounts

Job summary

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a part-time seasonal landscape assistant to support maintenance and tree planting in the Texas Arboretum. This 19-hour-per-week position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00am to Noon, for two months with possible extension up to six months depending on funding.

Responsibilities include trail maintenance, mulching, mowing, soil prep, irrigation installation, and operating grounds equipment such as mowers, trimmers,

Qualifications

• Previous landscape maintenance experience including equipment operation.
• Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
• Bending and lifting required.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Trail maintenance, mulching, mowing and edging, soil preparation and tree planting.
• Equipment operation to complete duties including riding mower, utility vehicles, leaf blower, string trimmer, skid steer, mini-excavator, and tractor.
• Soil preparation for tree planting with tiller and equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Driver license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Riding mowers

String trimmers

Skid steers

Excavators

Tractors

Hand tools

Job description

## **General Notes**The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation and cultivation of native plants through its gardens and programs. The Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden of Texas, a treasured Austin gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, gardening, sustainable landscapes, land restoration, plant conservation and research. It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants, welcomes 300,000 visitors annually, has over 18,000 member households and reaches more than 2 million people per year through its popular native plant database. The Center envisions thriving, native plant landscapes everywhere that nurture wildlife, uplift communities, and ensure ecological resilience for generations.Wildflower Center staff are University of Texas at Austin employees receiving all associated benefits as well as an annual membership to the Center, discounts on Center classes, access to Wildflower Center events, and discounts at the Shop and Gallery. An inspiring, collaborative and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you.## **Purpose Statement**The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is looking for part-time seasonal help to assist with landscape maintenance and tree planting in the Texas Arboretum. The Texas Arboretum encompasses 20 acres within the Wildflower Center dedicated to growing a collection of trees native to Texas with a focus on Oaks. This position is a 19-hour per week position, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to Noon. Position is for 2 months through December 23, 2026, with a possibility of extension for up to 6 months total based on need and funding. ## **Responsibilities*** Trail maintenance, mulching, mowing and edging, soil preparation and tree planting, installation of irrigation and cages for newly planted trees.* Equipment operation to complete job duties including riding lawn mower, utility vehicles, leaf blower, string trimmer, skid steer, mini-excavator, and tractor.* Soil preparation for tree planting with use of mini-excavator and tractor with tiller.* Other duties as assigned. ## **Required Qualifications*** Previous landscape maintenance experience including equipment operation.* Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions.* Valid Texas Class C Driver License.* Bending and lifting required.* Lift/carry up to 50 Ibs. Push/pull up to 50 Ibs *Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.* ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Previous tree planting experience.* Skill in the use and safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as riding mowers, string trimmers, skid steers, excavators, tractors, and hand tools. ## **Driving Required**This job requires a class \"C\" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. ## **Salary Range** $20.00 per hour ## **Working Conditions**Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions. ## **Work Shift**Monday through Friday, 8:00am to Noon, 19 hours per week ## **Required Materials*** Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest **Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. **Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.