What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Forestry Technician position at University of California - San Francisco?
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
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.