Water Conservation Technician (Seasonal)

Resource Central is seeking a seasonal Water Conservation Technician in Arvada, CO, to conduct sprinkler system checkups and promote water-saving practices. This full-time, field-based role involves daily travel to assigned appointments within 30 miles of the technician's home. The position starts June 1, 2026, and runs into August or September, offering $20/hr plus bonuses, mileage reimbursement, and paid training. Strong customer service skills are essential.
About the position

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. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Water scarcity is one of the biggest issues in Colorado, and Resource Central’s 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 technician’s 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 that’s driving real change across Colorado!

Responsibilities
• 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.

Requirements
• 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 driver’s 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 technician’s 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.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in fieldwork, landscaping, sprinklers, or sustainability preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits
• mileage reimbursement
• cell phone stipend
• paid training
• accrued paid sick leave