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Lead Forestry Technician

University of California - San Francisco
31.62
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
Under the direction and general supervision of the Landscape Specialist, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the gardening and landscape maintenance in the West Zone and serve as a working leader of the laborers/gardeners. The incumbent would be a member of the Landscaping/Grounds crew and will focus mainly on maintenance operations of Mount Sutro. The incumbent will provide coverage in trail maintenance, volunteer and nursery operations. H/She will transmit orders and explain tasks to fellow co-workers and maintain time and material records. Required Qualifications: High School Graduation and two (2) years of experience as a laborer/gardener (landscape, horticulture or forestry); or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Demonstrated experience in safely operating power tools 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 Ability to perform work on schedule in a safe and timely manner 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 knowledge of ornamental and California native plants Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) Demonstrated familiarity with field-related equipment Ability to communicate with technical staff and skilled trades Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair Demonstrated experience with safety protocols and safety procedures/guidelines Demonstrated experience in trail maintenance, forestry tools and equipment Preferred Qualifications: University experience or comparable experience supporting a large complex service oriented institution or business. California DPR Qualified Applicators Certificate/License Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Horticultural Technician Required Qualifications: High School Graduation and two (2) years of experience as a laborer/gardener (landscape, horticulture or forestry); or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Demonstrated experience in safely operating power tools 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 Ability to perform work on schedule in a safe and timely manner 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 knowledge of ornamental and California native plants Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) Demonstrated familiarity with field-related equipment Ability to communicate with technical staff and skilled trades Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair Demonstrated experience with safety protocols and safety procedures/guidelines Demonstrated experience in trail maintenance, forestry tools and equipment Preferred Qualifications: University experience or comparable experience supporting a large complex service oriented institution or business. California DPR Qualified Applicators Certificate/License Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Horticultural Technician