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Job Title: Crew Lead Pay Rate: $21$25/hour
Employer: Resource Central; Boulder CO Start Date: May 5 2025
Reports To: Water Program Manager Job Status: Seasonal NonExempt
About Resource Central Resource Central is an awardwinning nonprofit in Boulder Colorado determined to make conservation so simple that you dont even realize youre doing it. Established in 1976 our innovative programs have helped more thanpeople save water conserve energy and reduce waste. And were just getting started. Learn more at ResourceCentral.
Job Purpose Water is one of Colorados most precious resources and conserving it is essential for the states longterm resilience. Resource Centrals Lawn Replacement program partners with over 30 Colorado municipalities and water providers to put water conservation into action through sustainable landscaping options. The Crew Lead for the Lawn Replacement Program will play an essential role in leading small teams in removing lawns and initiating water conservation across the Front Range. This role is geared towards individuals who are willing to learn how to drive a truck and trailer with equipment and yard waste who are passionate about conservation and will bring a positive attitude towards educating Colorado communities about waterconscious landscapes. The position starts May 5 2025 and is expected to last until September 2025. Fulltime seasonal positions are preferred; however parttime opportunities can become available. Compensation ranges between $21.00$25.00 per hour plus applicable mileage reimbursement cell phone stipend and paid training and sick leave. Help our program participants remove their lawns making way for a better sustainable low water landscape!
Principal Responsibilities The essential duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and motivate small teams to help implement the largest lawn replacement program in Colorado.
- Conduct fieldwork involving the daily operation of lawn removal equipment driving and maneuvering of a pickup truck with a 14 ft trailer; training provided.
- Safely operate sod cutters and hand tools such as shovels rakes wheelbarrows and picks. Lift and move sections of sod into trailers. As well as disposal at partnered facilities; training provided.
- Daily Travel to project locations across the Colorado Front Range. Traveling to other cities which includes an extended commute or overnight stay may be required at times; travel pay and accommodations will be provided.
- Enforce and adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all crew members.
- Actively communicate with program participants to confirm project scope answer questions and provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude.
- Assist with other Resource Central programs as assigned.
- Contribute to a strong sense of belonging where everyone can feel welcomed and included.
Skills and Abilities
- Safely use hand tools such as shovels rakes wheelbarrows and picks.
- Ability to safely work outdoors in all kinds of weather including high temperatures and rain with a positive attitude.
- Ability to troubleshoot problem solve work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to safely lift at least 30 pounds repeatedly as well as push heavy wheelbarrows squat kneel lift and bend repeatedly.
- Basic computer and smartphone skills.
Qualifications
- Experience driving a truck and trailer preferred but not required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for driving responsibilities; a valid drivers license automobile insurance daily access to a reliable automobile and a smartphone is required.
- Experience in fieldwork landscaping or construction is preferred.
- Must pass a background check and driving record evaluation if offered a position.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply please submit an application on our Resource Central Careers page.
Resource Central is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on jobrelated qualifications and ability to perform a job without regard to age sex sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability marital status military status gender expression genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based on these grounds.
Employment Type
Full-Time
