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Position Title: Water Conservation Technician
Employer: Resource Central; Boulder, CO
Job Status: Full-Time: 35-40 hours per week
Term: Temporary, (June-August, with possible extension into September depending on demand)
Salary: $13.50/hour, mileage reimbursement, a cell phone stipend, and a $200 bonus for continuing in the program through August
About Resource Central:
Were thirty people in Boulder determined to make conservation so simple that people dont even realize theyre doing it. Founded in 1976, our nonprofits conservation programs in water, energy, and waste have helped more than 500,000 people improve their homes, conserve natural resources, and save money. And were just getting started. Learn more at: resourcecentral.org.
Water Conservation Programs:
Conserving water is one of the most important issues in Colorado. Resource Centrals Slow the Flow program works with municipalities, individuals and businesses to help them reach their water conservation goals. Our personalized inspections and retrofits address the inefficiencies of water fixtures while lowering the consumption of water and saving money on water bills. This program offers services conducted by trained technicians for residences, businesses and commercial buildings.
Position Description
Are you seeking a summer job where you can be outside, gain highly sought-after skills in a growing industry, and make a measurable contribution toward environmental conservation? Resource Central seeks hard-working, fun, environmentally minded individuals that have great communication skills and are tech savvy and eager to learn new technical skills. Under the supervision of the Water Programs Field Coordinator, Water Conservation Technicians play a key role in helping us reach our goal to conserve one billion gallons of water by 2020. Together, our team of technicians will complete over 2,000 in-depth inspections of indoor and outdoor water usage through Resource Centrals Slow the Flow program.
Technicians are responsible for engaging and educating homeowners about water conservation and best landscaping practices. To accomplish this, technicians collect data on sprinkler systems and record the water use of toilets, shower-heads, and faucets to recommend water efficiency upgrades. Technicians typically perform 5 outdoor inspections or up to 8 indoor inspections a day on residences or may dedicate several work days to working with Homeowners Associations or other large properties.
During an outdoor inspection, technicians examine the sprinkler system, perform several efficiency tests, and recommend a watering schedule to the property owner based on test results. Technicians can expect to be outside and active for the majority of the day and will get wet (who doesnt love getting paid for playing in the sprinklers!). Irrigation and/or plumbing experience is preferred but not required. Passion for preserving the environment is required!
Principle Responsibilities
The principle duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Test and collect data on sprinkler systems and indoor water fixtures to help conserve water
Replace older indoor water fixtures with more efficient models including showerheads and faucet aerators
Educate homeowners and business owners on best practices in indoor and outdoor water use
Communicate the overall goals of all Resource Central programs and additional conservation efforts
Co-write technical reports and submit to the program coordinator in a timely and professional manner
Ensure that collected data is correct and complete
Maintain the success of the Slow the Flow conservation program
Location
Slow the Flow generally operates in the following cities around metro Denver: Boulder, Broomfield, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Centennial, Erie, Frederick, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Loveland, Niwot, Northglenn, Parker, South Adams County, Superior, Thornton, and Westminster. Preference will be given to candidates within 10 miles of one of these locations. Technicians can expect to be focused within a 10-30 miles radius of where they live with bi-weekly trainings in Boulder. A paid training session will be held in Boulder during the first week of June.
Qualifications
1. Superior communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and interpersonal interactions
2. Passion for water conservation, strong desire to learn, and ability to troubleshoot
3. Ability to work independently and in teams with equal efficiency
4. Proven ability to clearly and concisely analyze and explain data
5. Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
6. Excellent organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset
7. Some knowledge of natural resource management, environmental studies, horticulture, agriculture, soil sciences, botany, etc. preferred but not absolutely necessary
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel preferred
9. Fieldwork or data collection experience a plus
10. Teaching experience (one-on-one or classroom) a plus
Essential Functions
1. Must be able to work in all kinds of weather (i.e. hot summer weather or rainstorms) and in an office setting
2. Must have own reliable transportation with valid drivers license and insurance
3. Must be able to pass a drug test if administered
4. Must be able to pass a background check
5. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, walk three miles, and kneel down or bend over to adjust sprinkler heads many times per day
Expectation for All Employees:
Support Resource Centrals mission and commitment to:
Promote innovation, excellence, and respect for the sustainability of our environment
Work collaboratively, with integrity and respect for fellow employees, associates, and our communities
Embrace personal responsibility and accountability for your job
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 17th, 2019
Start Date: Must be able to start on June 3rd, 2019
Application Process: To apply, submit a cover letter and a resume by email with the subject Water Conservation Technician
Resource Central is dedicated to equal employment opportunities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related 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 non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
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