Arborist Technician – Urban Forestry- Public Works (3434) (169504)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

9d • $90,142 - $123,448 • Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Public Works has three vacancies for Arborist Technicians in the Operations Division within the Bureau of Urban Forestry. Under general supervision, the Arborist Technician performs urban forestry maintenance, including removing trees and other vegetation, and related duties as needed. The role involves considerable physical demands, frequent exposure to arduous and disagreeable conditions, and work in inclement weather. Employees face a high risk of physical injury and must remain constantly vigilant about public safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
• Three years of verified journey-level experience as a tree work professional, including climbing considerable-height trees to remove limbs, treetops, or entire trees in accordance with safety standards. Pruning trees from a ladder does not qualify.
• Valid California Class C driver's license at the time of application.
• Valid California Class B driver's license with no air brakes restriction upon completion of the probationary period.
• Valid California driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an Arborist Technician Apprenticeship Program approved and registered with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate the conditions of trees and other vegetation.
• Climb trees using a rope and saddle, or access them with an aerial lift truck, to remove dead, diseased, damaged, or unwanted limbs.
• Remove trees and grind stumps.
• Perform technical rigging using blocks, ropes, and lowering devices.
• Tie industry-specific arborist knots and hitches for climbing and rigging systems.
• Operate chainsaws, handsaws, pruners, hedge trimmers, and other arborist and horticultural hand tools and power equipment.
• Operate arborist vehicles, brush chippers, stump grinders, and other towable equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED