Provisional to Permanent – Arborist Technician (3434) - Citywide (168851)
City and County of San Francisco · Posted Nov 7, 2026
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Manager
- $110K–$123K per year
- 3+ years
As an Arborist Technician, you will perform various urban forestry maintenance tasks and duties which include the removal of trees and other vegetation while performing related duties as needed.
Compensation
Salary Range: $109,538 - $123,448 annually
Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and evaluate conditions of trees and other vegetation.
- Climb trees with rope and saddle or access with an aerial lift truck to remove dead, diseased, damaged, or unwanted limbs.
- Remove trees and grind stumps.
- Perform various types of technical rigging, including using the use of blocks, ropes, and lowering devices.
- Tying various industry-specific arborist knots and hitches for both climbing and rigging systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)