Arboretum Landscape Technician - Part-Time (19h/wk)

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Center membership

Class discounts

Event access

Shop discounts

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center invites applications for an Arboretum Assistant. This part-time seasonal role supports landscape maintenance and tree planting across a 20-acre arboretum with a focus on native Texas species.

Work hours are 19 per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to Noon. The position spans about 2 months with potential extension up to 6 months, depending on needs and funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape maintenance and equipment operation.
• 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 and push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Trail maintenance.
• Mulching.
• Mowing and edging.
• Soil preparation and tree planting.
• Installation of irrigation and protective cages for newly planted trees.
• Operate riding mower, utility vehicles, leaf blower, string trimmer, skid steer, mini-excavator, and tractor.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Driver license

Tools

Riding mowers

String trimmers

Skid steers

Excavators

Tractors

Hand tools

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center invites applications for an Arboretum Assistant. This part-time seasonal role supports landscape maintenance and tree planting across a 20-acre arboretum with a focus on native Texas species.

Work hours are 19 per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to Noon. The position spans about 2 months with potential extension up to 6 months, depending on needs and funding.