Lead Arborist: Campus Tree Care & Crew Leader

UCF; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks an experienced Arborist III to lead the Tree Care team within Facilities and Landscape & Natural Resources. This hands-on leadership role combines field expertise with supervisory responsibilities to support the health and aesthetics of UCF’s tree canopy.

The successful candidate will manage daily operations, mentor crew members, ensure safety, and coordinate a broad range of arboricultural activities from installation to pruning, removals, remediation,

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience per Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• 4+ years arboricultural experience overseeing tree care projects in institutional or large-scale settings.
• Experience leading tree care teams and coordinating safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the tree crew, ensuring safety and high standards.
• Coordinate tree installation, pruning, removals, and disease management.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and safety SOP adherence.

Skills

Arborist leadership

Tree care supervision

Safety training

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chipper trucks

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Root remediation tools

Job description

University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks an experienced Arborist III to lead the Tree Care team within Facilities and Landscape & Natural Resources. This hands-on leadership role combines field expertise with supervisory responsibilities to support the health and aesthetics of UCF’s tree canopy.

The successful candidate will manage daily operations, mentor crew members, ensure safety, and coordinate a broad range of arboricultural activities from installation to pruning, removals, remediation,