Arborist III

Orlando, FL (Main Campus)Full-time2026-08-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the tree care team to ensure the health, functionality, and aesthetics of UCF's tree canopy through hands-on field work and crew supervision.

Role type

Senior IC arborist (team lead)

Builds

Physical/clinical work (tree care operations)

Domain

Higher education + arboriculture

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Tree installation, pruning, removals, stump grinding, root remediation, disease management, operating aerial lifts and root remediation tools, safety protocol implementation, crew supervision, workflow management, technical guidance

Preferred skills

Advanced tree care techniques (cabling, bracing, lightning protection), disaster debris removal coordination, institutional tree care experience, ISA Certified Arborist credential

About ucf

UCF is one of the nation’s largest universities with a diverse student body of approximately 70,000 students and has grown substantially in size, quality, diversity, and reputation. Today, the university offers more than 240 degree programs. In 2019, UCF was officially recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, and a "Green College" by the Princeton Review for our efforts in sustainability and environmental responsibility. The Carnegie Foundation classifies UCF as an R1 Doctoral University for its very high research activity and community engagement