Water Conservation Technician

Job Title: Water Conservation Technician                                 Pay Rate: $19.00/hour

Employer: Resource Central; Boulder, CO                                Start Date: June 2, 2025

Reports To: Water Program Manager, Slow the Flow              Job Status: Seasonal, Full-Time

About Resource Central - Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder, Colorado, determined to make conservation so simple that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. Established in 1976, our innovative programs have helped more than 1,000,000 people save water, conserve energy, and reduce waste. And we're just getting started. Learn more at ResourceCentral.org.

Job Purpose - Water conservation is one of the biggest concerns in Colorado, and Resource Central’s Slow the Flow program partners with over 30 Colorado municipalities and water providers to empower residents to save water through efficient irrigation practices. The Water Conservation Technician will play an essential role in the Slow the Flow program by completing sprinkler system checkups and providing simple recommendations to reduce water use on lawns. This is a field-based conservation role that involves driving from home to appointments daily and providing outstanding customer service.

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 technician’s residence. The position starts June 2, 2025 and is expected to last into August or September 2025. Compensation includes $19.00/hr, mileage reimbursement, cell phone stipend, paid training, and paid sick leave. Why work behind a desk when you can get outside and gain valuable experience in water conservation while making a difference!

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, collect data, and make small adjustments to sprinkler heads to conserve water and improve system performance.
• Program sprinkler control clocks to 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.
• Contribute to a strong sense of belonging where everyone can feel welcomed and included.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about helping people conserve water.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age upon start date.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, daily access to a reliable automobile, and a smartphone required.
• Must pass a 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 technician’s residence. Travel to other cities, including an extended commute or overnight stay, may be required at times; we provide travel pay and accommodations.
• Ability to 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.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please complete and submit an application on our Resource Central Careers page.

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