Arboretum Assistant

Job Posting Title Arboretum Assistant Hiring Department Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Position Open To All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours 19 FLSA Status Non-Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date Immediately Position Duration Expected to Continue Until Dec 23, 2026 Location JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER Job Details The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation and cultivation of native plants through its gardens and programs. The Wildflower Center is the state botanic garden of Texas, a treasured Austin gem, and a national leader in the field of native plant education, gardening, sustainable landscapes, land restoration, plant conservation and research. It is home to the largest living collection of Texas native plants, welcomes 300,000 visitors annually, has over 18,000 member households and reaches more than 2 million people per year through its popular native plant database. The Center envisions thriving, native plant landscapes everywhere that nurture wildlife, uplift communities, and ensure ecological resilience for generations. Wildflower Center staff are University of Texas at Austin employees receiving all associated benefits as well as an annual membership to the Center, discounts on Center classes, access to Wildflower Center events, and discounts at the Shop and Gallery. An inspiring, collaborative and beautiful work environment with outstanding coworkers awaits you. Purpose Statement The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is looking for part-time seasonal help to assist with landscape maintenance and tree planting in the Texas Arboretum. The Texas Arboretum encompasses 20 acres within the Wildflower Center dedicated to growing a collection of trees native to Texas with a focus on Oaks. This position is a 19-hour per week position, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to Noon. Position is for 2 months through December 23, 2026, with a possibility of extension for up to 6 months total based on need and funding. Responsibilities Trail maintenance, mulching, mowing and edging, soil preparation and tree planting, installation of irrigation and cages for newly planted trees. Equipment operation to complete job duties including riding lawn mower, utility vehicles, leaf blower, string trimmer, skid steer, mini-excavator, and tractor. Soil preparation for tree planting with use of mini-excavator and tractor with tiller. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Previous landscape maintenance experience including equipment operation. Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions. Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Bending and lifting required. Lift/carry up to 50 Ibs. Push/pull up to 50 Ibs Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Previous tree planting experience. Skill in the use and safe operation of grounds maintenance equipmentsuch as riding mowers, string trimmers, skid steers, excavators, tractors, and hand tools. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Salary Range $20.00 per hour Working Conditions Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions. Work Shift Monday through Friday, 8:00am to Noon, 19 hours per week Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin