Arborist

IMPORTANT:

Conditions of employment require employees to hold and to be worthy to hold temple recommends. Job applicants must be able to meet these conditions to advance through a hiring process successfully. An expired recommend will prevent consideration for hire.

Posting End Date

June 25th, 2025

Job Description

The Arborist is responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and appearance of all trees and large shrubs on BYU-Idaho's campus. This includes supervising a student crew in tree care and pruning, monitoring for disease and pests, installing seasonal decorations, and maintaining the campus tree inventory database. The Arborist also assists with snow removal during the winter and operates various types of landscaping equipment, including boom trucks and brush chippers.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education: Requires an Associate's Degree in Horticulture or a related field

Experience: 5+ years in a supervisory position or equivalent experience preferred

Certifications:

• Professional Pesticide Application License for the State of Idaho
• Current ISA certification or ability to obtain one

Skills:

• Strong Communication and leadership skills to effectively supervise and train student employees, many of whom have little to no experience.
• Reliable work ethic and professionalism
• Knowledge of plant life, soils, and arboriculture practices
• Current driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL
• Understanding and application of safety standards when working near trees and buildings
• Ability to use rigging ropes to safely remove trees or limbs
• Knowledge of installing Christmas lights on trees and buildings
• Knowledge of and safe use of Chainsaws

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Frequently climb trees to maintain growth and structure. Working at height frequently and windy or slippery conditions will be prevalent.
• Chainsaws and Hand tools will be lifted into trees to cut branches
• Conditions in working with trees can be hot or cold depending on weather.
• Snow Removal conditions with vary with Weather.

Compensation

General information available to applicants upon request.

Benefits

Brigham Young University - Idaho provides essential support to eligible employees and their families through the following benefits and resources:

• Insurance (including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• 401k with an employer-matched retirement package
• Paid Holiday, Sick Leave and Vacation
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or dependents
• Access to recreational facilities and Employee Wellness programs

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Contact Information

For additional information please contact

BYU-Idaho

Human Resources

employment@byui.edu

208-496-1700