Arborist: Tree Care & Grounds Leader

HES Facilities; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Optional daily pay

Job summary

HES Facilities is seeking an experienced Arborist to maintain trees and shrubs at Baylor University in Waco, TX. The role involves pruning, pest management, and record-keeping for plant health assessments, with duties including cabling, bracing, and safe removals.

You will supervise daily tasks, monitor labor budgets, conduct regular grounds inspections, train staff on safety, and coordinate with client staff and subcontractors to ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field (preferred, not required).
• ISA Arborist Certification (desired, not required).
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to supervise and perform daily arborist tasks, maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Plans, oversees and performs tree maintenance operations.
• Supports grounds manager by monitoring budget for labor hours and material purchases.
• Performs personnel reviews on arborist staff.
• Conducts regular grounds inspections and safety trainings.
• Monitors maintenance program for grounds equipment.
• Communicates with client staff and subcontractors to ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Keeps daily logs and reports for progress.

Skills

Tree maintenance

Budget management

Supervision

Safety training

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

HES Facilities is seeking an experienced Arborist to maintain trees and shrubs at Baylor University in Waco, TX. The role involves pruning, pest management, and record-keeping for plant health assessments, with duties including cabling, bracing, and safe removals.

You will supervise daily tasks, monitor labor budgets, conduct regular grounds inspections, train staff on safety, and coordinate with client staff and subcontractors to ensure compliance with policies.