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Forestry Technician 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, and small tree removal to support the Vegetation Management Plan. Additional general duties include gardening, earth removal, refuse disposal, stocking, and storing materials as instructed. The incumbent is expected to perform assignments under various weather conditions and terrains including poison oak areas, stairs, forest trails, hills, slopes, and rocky footpaths. 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. 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: 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: Mission Bay / East Campus Operations, Parnassus / West Campus Operations, Infrastructure & Utilities Services, Customer Service & Technology, and Strategic Organization Development. FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation and strive toward a high performance work environment, valuing 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health

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