Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $22.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Landscape Services career development plan provides promotional opportunities to Arborist Technicians who continually demonstrate exemplary performance. Progression within the plan signifies an increase in attention to detail, communication, knowledge, competency, training, and contribution to the organization’s mission of providing skilled services to maintain a dynamic outdoor learning environment.

The career development plan benchmarks are above and beyond the job duties necessary to maintain satisfactory baseline merit performance. While this plan offers advancement opportunities, it is not required. The Career Development Plan does not preclude appropriate action for those who fail to meet a satisfactory standard of performance.

The Arborist Technician reports directly to the Facilities Management Landscape Services University Arborist, who works closely with the Director of Landscape Services to develop staff career development plans, benchmark goals, and budgetary support for motivated employees interested in a rewarding long-term career with Landscape Services.

Employee in this position is required to be on rotating standby for emergencies and/or any other event weekday evenings, weekends and holidays. Employee in this position is required to work overtime when work requires. Employee in this position is required to work shift work when work can’t be accomplished during regular hours, and when the Management staff deems necessary.

Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks, and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management; therefore, deeming you as essential personnel requiring you to come into work regardless of the weather conditions. This may require work during non-business hours which include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and when the University is closed.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.). These items are not for personal use. Work outside in extreme heat and cold and during precipitation; high levels of dust; operating equipment with hazardous noise levels; handling odoriferous chemicals.
This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and more.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed-upon start date)

• Arborist Technician I – Two years of landscape-related work experience.

  Arborist Technician II - Five years landscape/forestry related work experience.

  Arborist Technician III - Ten years of forestry-related work experience.

  Senior Arborist Technician - Twenty years of forestry maintenance work experience. Completion of a landscape maintenance-related certification program through an accredited educational institution or professional organization. Or a related university associate or bachelor’s degree.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid driver's license before and maintained after hire.

Arborist Technician II - Service Tech, Forestry or Ornamentals and Turf Pesticide Applicator Certification.

Arborist Technician III - Service Tech, Forestry or Ornamentals and Turf Pesticide Applicator Certification. Completion of the FM Staff Development Program.

Senior Arborist Technician - Service Tech, Forestry or Ornamentals and Turf Pesticide Applicator Certification. Completion of the FM Leadership Development Program.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Strong interest in landscape maintenance and plants.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Strong work ethic and initiative for job quality and customer service.

Ability to operate small engine equipment and utility vehicles in confined spaces.

Ability to use a shovel and other related hand tools, and work in inclement weather to meet the physical requirements as determined by the position and job duties.

Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Computer skills. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety instructions and procedures.

Ability to multitask and execute projects through to completion and in a timely manner.

Must be able to work under minimal supervision.

Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's

Working Conditions

Position serves in a critical and essential role; employee must work during adverse weather conditions and may be required to work when the University is closed for normal operations. 

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required and always demonstrate and model a safe environment for self, coworkers, and pedestrians.

Maintains a safe and positive work atmosphere for all landscape services team members, faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Refrains from causing or contributing to disruption in the workplace.

Requires consistent and on-time job attendance.

Exposure to high levels of noise, strong-smelling chemicals, extreme outdoor temperatures, and inclement weather conditions.

Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold, around high levels of dust, pollen, and chemicals, and operate hazardous equipment with loud noise levels.

Working conditions will normally include walking, lifting 50 to 60 lbs, digging, equipment noise, chemical smells, exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures, and inclement weather.