Forestry Apprentice Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Application Deadline: This is a continuous recruitment. Application filing will be open at least through Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:59PM PST and will close any time thereafter.
Salary Range: $94,874 - $115,362 annually 
Recruitment ID: PEX-7311-148040, RTF0148039-01131363
Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco's biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the "About Us" section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department's core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has multiple vacancies for Cement Mason (7311) within the Bureau of Urban Forestry in the Operations Division.

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the placing and finishing of concrete on public or private property.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Your duties as a Cement Mason may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Laying out work for new construction or repair.
• Breaking out damaged concrete and loading it into a dump truck.
• Preparing job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding.
• Using various tools and equipment to perform concrete work.
• Setting screeds and forms for concrete work.
• Operating a transit/laser level.
• Pouring and finishing concrete.
• Mixing and applying toppings, colors, grits, epoxy overlays and waterproofing compounds.
• Ensuring that completed work is covered and barricaded with A-frame and toe boards.
• Ensuring tools and jobsites are clean.
• Writing reports and keeping records.
• Using a two-way radio, cell phone, and pager.
• Operating a motor vehicle to travel and transport materials to job sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 - The nature of the work may require exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous materials and/or conditions.
 - This position requires the physical strength and agility to climb ladders; crawl on hands and knees; lift objects that weigh up to ninety (90) pounds and carry them for distances up to fifty (50) feet; lift, drag and/or move with assistance large and/or heavy equipment to truck bed level; bend the knees, waist and back; stoop or squat; ability to kneel, bend and squat for considerable periods of time; remain in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Certificate of completion of Apprenticeship under the authority of the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards including; completion of the City's apprenticeship program in class 7398 Apprentice Cement Mason I or in class 7399 Apprentice Cement Mason II OR

Completion of a Division of Apprenticeship Standards or Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program, as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship under the appropriate authority; AND

Experience:

4,160 hours of verifiable work experience as a journey level cement mason; OR

At least 10,400 hours of verifiable journey-level cement masonry work experience.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.

Substitution:

Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the City's apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the 4,160 hours journey level cement mason experience.
Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

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.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ):Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Tara Stevens, at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.