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Join to apply for the Forestry Technician role at University of California, San Francisco . Job Summary Under the direction and general supervision of the Landscape Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of skilled manual tasks including native conservation duties, trail repair, volunteer support, tree planting, and general forestry vegetation maintenance, such as trimming, brushing, and small tree removal to support the Vegetation Management Plan. Additional duties include gardening, earth removal, refuse disposal, stocking, and storing materials as instructed. The incumbent is expected to work in various weather conditions and terrain, including areas containing Poison Oak, stairs, forest trails, hills, slopes, and rocky foot paths. Salary components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy and the placement within the salary range depends on experience and internal equity. FS Facilities Services Full Time Salary The salary range for this position is $26.60 - $35.78 (Hourly Rate). Benefits To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: Department Description The UCSF Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 400 professional staff and manages over $90 million in operating funds to maintain the UCSF campus environment. Required Qualifications High school graduation and one (1) year of experience as a laborer/gardener (landscape, horticulture or forestry) or equivalent combination of education and work experience Demonstrated experience safely operating power tools (e.g., chainsaw) and small to large/heavy equipment Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing in English with customers and department staff at all levels Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations Working knowledge of landscape, horticulture, or forestry Ability to perform work on schedule in a safe and timely manner Demonstrated experience safely operating and maintaining power tools Ability to work without direct supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to deliver high quality customer service and respond to customer needs Demonstrated familiarity with field-related equipment Ability to communicate with technical staff and skilled trades Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of ornamental and California native plants Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) Experience climbing without spurs Knowledge of knots and rigging techniques Demonstrated experience with small equipment maintenance Demonstrated experience in trail maintenance Experience working with volunteer programs University experience or comparable experience supporting a large, complex service-oriented institution Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Details Job Code: 008097 PHYS PLT LABORER GARDENER B Job Category: Trades and Services Bargaining Unit: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Service Unit (AFSCME-SX) Employee Class: Career Location: San Francisco, CA, Parnassus Heights (SF) Work Style: Fully On-Site Shift: Days Shift Length: 8 Hours Additional Shift Details: Tuesday-Saturday; 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (days and hours may vary) #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California, San Francisco

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