Under supervision, performs seasonal unskilled out-door manual work in connection with the maintenance and protection of watersheds, with special emphasis on soil erosion control and fire protection; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for sustained physical effort in performing assigned tasks; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where minor injuries might be incurred; observing safety precautions and regulations while working at dangerous heights.
1. Assists in the protection and maintenance of watersheds, reservoir property, rights-of-way, fire breaks, and improvements thereon.
2. Cleans grounds and assists in weed and ground erosion control; cuts and burns brush and weeds; sprays brush with weed killer; fights fires.
3. Performs protective maintenance tasks on the areas adjacent to and surrounding dams and reservoirs; rakes and burns driftwood from shorelines.
4. Assists in preventing trespass on Water Department property.
Requires some ability to use implements or equipment such as rakes, hoes, axes, shovels, etc.; to follow oral and written instructions; use common hand tools; work from dangerous heights.
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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.