Arborist Technician SF Recreation Parks Temporary Provisional

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Arborist Technician (3434) performs duties involving the maintenance and removal of trees and other vegetation and performs related duties as required. The essential functions of this class include climbing up trees and/or using aerial lift equipment to reach dead, damaged or unwanted limbs or tree tops for removal and pruning, or for purposes of complete tree removal;

performing various types of rigging with cranes, skitters, tractors and other heavy equipment; preparing brush for disposal, operating chipper and driving aerial lift equipment vehicles, heavy loader trucks or other required vehicles. Nature of the work involves exposure to a high risk of physical injury to the employee and constant vigilance to public safety. Positions in this job code require considerable physical demands, manual dexterity with frequent exposure to arduous and disagreeable working conditions, including inclement weather.

According to civil service commission rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Knowledge of :
Methods, materials and equipment used in trimming and caring for trees; mechanical aptitude in the use of power saws and other equipment.

Ability and Skill to :
Perform necessary roping and rigging connected with this work.

This position involves exposure to a high risk of physical injury to the employee and constant vigilance to public safety. Positions in this job code require considerable physical demands, manual dexterity with frequent exposure to arduous and disagreeable working conditions, including inclement weather.

This position will be required to temporarily live and perform duties at Camp Mather, a campground operated by the Recreation and Parks Department, located in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite. Camp Mather work crew assignments typically lasts between two (2) and eight (8) weeks, twice a year, during the spring and fall seasons before and after Camp Mather season. Additional work periods at Camp Mather may be required.

Room and board is provided at Camp Mather and a REC vehicle is supplied.

Experience :
Three (3) years of verified journey-level experience as a tree work professional. Duties must have included climbing trees of considerable height for the purpose of removing tree limbs, treetops or entire tree in accordance with safety standards. Experience in pruning trees from a ladder is not qualifying experience.

Education :
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

License and Certification :
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of application;
AND Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license with no air brakes restriction is required upon completion of the probationary period.

Substitution :
Successful completion of an Arborist Technician Apprenticeship Program approved and registered with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

Note :
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

• Possession of a Certified Arborist certificate; and
• Completion of an accredited Arborist training program

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note:

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional…