Water Conservation Technician (Seasonal)

Job Title: Water Conservation Technician Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Employer: Resource Central; Boulder CO Start Date: June 1 2026

Reports To: Water Program Manager Slow the Flow Job Status: Seasonal

About Resource Central - Resource Central is an award-winning 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 wasteand were just getting started. Learn more at . Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose - Water scarcity is one of the biggest issues in Colorado and Resource Centrals Slow the Flow program partners with over 40 Colorado municipalities and water providers to empower residents to save water through efficient irrigation practices. To date Slow the Flow has helped Colorado residents save over 200 million gallons of water! Join our team as a Water Conservation Technician to help further our impact by completing sprinkler system checkups and providing simple recommendations to reduce water use on lawns.

This is a full-time field-based position that involves daily driving from home to sprinkler evaluation appointments. Fieldwork is along the Colorado Front Range primarily in and around Fort Collins Longmont Boulder Westminster Denver or Parker; appointments are typically assigned within 30 miles of a technicians residence. The position starts June 1 2026 and is expected to last into August or September 2026. Compensation includes $20.00/hr base pay opportunities to earn bonuses based on exceptional attendance mileage reimbursement cell phone stipend paid training and accrued paid sick leave. Be part of a high-impact rapidly growing environmental nonprofit thats driving real change across Colorado!

Principal Responsibilities

The essential duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Help people conserve water by conducting sprinkler system checkups at homes businesses and other properties; we provide training.
• Travel from home to worksite locations daily; appointment locations are assigned to minimize technician commute times when possible; we provide mileage reimbursement.
• Test sprinkler systems and program sprinkler control clocks to improve system performance and provide a more efficient watering schedule.
• Educate homeowners and business owners on best practices in outdoor water use.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings in person online and on the phone.
• Assist with other Slow the Flow tasks or Resource Central programs as assigned.
• Foster Inclusion to help build a strong sense of belonging by ensuring everyone feels welcomed valued and included at Resource Central.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to maintain a positive solution-oriented attitude is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age upon start date.
• Valid drivers license automobile insurance daily access to a reliable automobile and a smartphone required.
• Must pass and maintain a clean background check and driving record evaluation if offered a position.
• Daily travel to worksites in and around either Fort Collins Longmont Boulder Westminster Denver or Parker required; appointments are typically assigned within 30 miles of a technicians residence.
• Ability to safely lift 30 pounds walk continuously throughout the workday kneel lift and bend repeatedly required.
• Ability to safely work outdoors in all kinds of weather including high temperatures and rain required.
• Experience in fieldwork landscaping sprinklers or sustainability preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

To apply please complete and submit an application on our Resource Central Careers page. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. For assistance related to accessibility or the online application process please email

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