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Forestry Technician

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Oct 31, 2025
Forestry Technician FS Facilities Services Full Time 86704BR Job Summary Under the direction and general supervision of the Landscape Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of skilled manual tasks including various types of native conservation duties, trail repair, volunteer support, tree planting, and general forestry vegetation maintenance, such as trimming, brushing, small tree removal to help support the Vegetation Management Plan. In addition, some general duties (gardening, earth removing, refuse disposal, stocking and storing materials), as instructed. The incumbent is expected to perform assignments under various weather conditions. It would encompass various terrains including area containing Poison Oak, stairs, forest trails, hills, slopes, and rocky foot paths. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $26.60 - $35.78 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html 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 acts as steward for over $90 million in operating funds to achieve its goals in operating and maintaining the UCSF campus environment. Located in the Campus Life Services (CLS) organization, FS is organized into five distinct units: (1) Mission Bay / East Campus Operations, (2) Parnassus / West Campus Operations, (3) Infrastructure & Utilities Services, (4) Customer Service & Technology, and (5) Strategic Organization Development. FS participates in system-wide Principles of Community and all FS leaders are expected to create a fair, equitable, safe and supportive work environment, where everyone can do their best work. FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation, and strive towards a high performance work environment. We value innovation, creative problem solving, and diligent follow-through. 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 in safely operating power tools (i.e. 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 to respond to the customer's 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 technics 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 About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. 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. Organization Campus Job Code and Payroll Title 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 Percentage 100% Location San Francisco, CA Campus 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)