"Arboretum Technician"

Arboretum Technician

Posting Number: SP005157P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facility Management
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The position performs green space and hardscape maintenance to ensure a high quality of landscape care within an assigned area of the campus landscape.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Plant propagation and greenhouse work
• Plant trees, shrubs, or other plants
• Tree removal
• Water, irrigate and install sprinklers using reclaimed water
• Prune, weed and monitor grass, plants, shrubs and trees
• Mow, edge, thatch and patch turf
• Keep landscape and hardscape areas clear of weeds, leaves, trash and other debris
• Maintain trees up to 20 feet tall
• Apply and maintain records related to chemical applications and fertilizers
• Maintain and repair landscaping tools and equipment
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Working in a team to accomplish goals
• Following set procedures and routines

Required Education:

None

Required Other:

• Possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification for the category of Ornamental/Landscape Herbicide Application or able to obtain one within six months of hire
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Additional Preferred:

• Associate degree in horticulture, urban forestry, landscape maintenance or a related field
• One year of experience in commercial or institutional landscape care operations
• Certification to operate landscape equipment such as forklifts, tractors, aerial lifts or related equipment
• Expressed interest in learning and acquiring skills related to landscape maintenance
• Plant and tree identification

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work at various heights above ground using ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
• Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Work on uneven and slick surfaces
• Work with reclaimed water (Class 2)
• Able to apply pesticides and fertilizer

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $17.50 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before February 9, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50693

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.