Forestry Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to decent salary range and the opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
- Competitive pay: $26.60–$35.78 per hour
- Opportunity to work outdoors on conservation
- Support for various environmental initiatives
Pros
- Salary range of $26.60 to $35.78 per hour
- Engagement in meaningful conservation activities
- Involvement in diverse outdoor work environments
Cons
- Potentially physically demanding tasks
- Work in varying weather conditions might be uncomfortable
- Possibly limited long-term career advancement
Who it's for
Entry / Mid-level • Full-time on-site
Good fit
- Environmental conservation enthusiasts
- Individuals looking for hands-on outdoor opportunities
- Recent graduates in relevant fields
Not recommended for
- Candidates seeking office-bound roles
- Individuals averse to physical labor
- Professionals wanting structured career paths
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Under the direction and general supervision of the Landscape Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of skilled manual tasks including various types of native conservation duties, trail repair, volunteer support, tree planting, and general forestry vegetation maintenance, such as trimming, brushing, small tree removal to help support the Vegetation Management Plan.
In addition, some general duties (gardening, earth removing, refuse disposal, stocking and storing materials), as instructed.
The incumbent is expected to perform assignments under various weather conditions. It would encompass various terrains including area containing Poison Oak, stairs, forest trails, hills, slopes, and rocky foot paths.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $26.60 - $35.78 (Hourly Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
