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Req Id:  37966
Job Title:  Arborist
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

As an Arborist, you will:

  • Inspect, maintain, and manage all campus trees and tree related issues. This includes hazardous tree evaluation, tree appraisals, campus tree inventory, pruning, removal of dead limbs, tree removals, plant diagnostics (disease & insects) as well as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tree protection activities, natural disaster response & recovery efforts.
  • Administer and manage the campus tree care plan,
  • Tree Campus USA requirements and pesticide application of campus trees up to 70 feet tall.
  • Climb trees with height up to 70 feet with rope and saddle.

 

About Us
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. At Purdue, we believe in unrivaled pride and unlimited potential. On this path together, we strive for excellence while fostering a tight community with a global perspective.

What We Are Looking For

NOTE: This position is posted as a dual level SK2/SK3 and depending on your experience, The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

 

Education and Experience:

Qualified candidates will need (SK2):

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Three years' experience in tree care management (tree removal, planting, and pruning etc.)

Skills needed:

  • Equipment operation skills (woodchipper, aerial lift, chain saw, skid steers, dump trucks, stump grinder, various hand tools, etc.) necessary.
  • Must obtain Commercial Driver License within first 180 days of employment.
  • Must maintain license including successful completion of required medical examination.
  • Must obtain and maintain ISA arborist certification within 5 years of employment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 60 to 75 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
  • Valid driver's license required.

 

Qualified candidates will need (SK3):

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Four years' experience in tree care management (disease identification, pesticide application, tree removal, planting, and pruning, climbing with rope and saddle, etc.)

Skills needed:

  • Equipment operation skills (woodchipper, aerial lift, chain saw, etc.) necessary.
  • Must obtain Commercial Driver License within first 180 days of employment and 3A pesticide applicator's license within first two years of employment.
  • Must maintain these licenses including successful completion of required medical examination.
  • Must obtain and maintain ISA arborist certification within first year of employment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 50 to 60 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
  • Valid driver's license required.

What We'd Like You To Know

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position 
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 
  • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply 

Career Stream

 

 

Purdue University is an EO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

 

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date:  7/15/25