Agricultural Land Restoration Crew Member

City of Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boulder is seeking applicants for an Agricultural Land Restoration position to support restoration objectives and open space purposes. The role involves ecological restoration, native seed sowing, and equipment operation in a team setting.

Responsibilities include invasive species control, fence and irrigation work, and operating power tools and vehicles. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented candidate with ability to share and receive information
• Ability to perform outdoor work 8–10 hours daily in all weather
• Ability to identify what needs to be done and complete tasks promptly
• Strong communication with public and coworkers, excellent customer service
• Must pass a background check before first day of work and maintain clearance

Responsibilities

• Engages in agricultural and natural land management and restoration techniques
• Conducts noxious and invasive plant species management, including herbicide applications
• Conducts prairie dog removal on irrigated lands using PERC machines
• Installs and maintains agricultural fences, gates, and culverts
• Maintains/constructs/runs flood irrigation ditches
• Conducts invasive tree removal using chainsaws and herbicide (cut-stump) applications
• Collects and sows native seed; installs and waters native plants at restoration sites
• Ensures safe operation of power tools such as weed whips, power augers, PERC machines, and chainsaws
• Operates pickup trucks and pull trailers on and off road safely
• Performs other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks as required
• Communicates daily with team leaders on work plans and project status
• Performs duties in compliance with all policies and safety practices
• Takes safety precautions to prevent accidents

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Proactive problem solving

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed whips

PERC machines

Backpack sprayers

Hand tools

Job description

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Application Deadline:

November 12, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

22.98 - 33.32

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range. This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Under direct supervision, safely and effectively executes agricultural land restoration program objectives as well as department wide plans that support all chartered land uses and open space purposes. As part of a team, this role helps conduct tasks to rehabilitate degraded agricultural land for the purpose of improving agricultural production; ecologically restoring historic agricultural land using nature-based solutions to help ecosystems adapt to and withstand climate change and to bring function back to our scarred ecosystems; help maintain Open Space and Mountain Parks’ (OSMP) agricultural infrastructure to aid in the success of OSMP’s agricultural tenants.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages in agricultural and natural land management and restoration techniques

• Conducts noxious and invasive plant species management, includingherbicide applications.

• Conducts prairie dog removal (on irrigated agricultural lands only) using Pressurized Exhaust Rodent Control (PERC) machines.

• Installs and maintains agricultural fences, gates, and culverts.

• Maintains/constructs/runs flood irrigation ditches.

• Conducts invasive tree removal using chainsaws and herbicide
  applications (cut-stump applications).

• Collects and sows native seed; installs and waters native plants onrestoration sites.

• Ensures safe and effective operation of power tools such as weed whips, power augers, PERC machines, and chainsaws.

• Operates pickup trucks and pull trailers on and off road safely.

• Conducts other agricultural and natural land rehabilitation tasks asrequired.

• Communicates daily with the team leaders on daily and weekly work plansand project status updates.

• Understands and comply with all policies, including safety best practices.

• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, andacts accordingly to prevent accidents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work effectively as a member of formal and informal team;understanding the interests and concerns of others and able and willing toshare and receive information.

• Ability that can be demonstrated to conduct physical outdoor activity for 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions.

• Ability to identify what needs to be done and do it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.

• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public andcoworkers, with excellent customer service skills.

• Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability that can be demonstrated in building and maintaining agriculturalfences, managing noxious weed species using mechanical and chemicalmethods, and operating and maintaining power tools such as chainsaws, power augers, and weed whips.

• Experience identifying native and non-native plant species in anagricultural or natural lands setting.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• One (1) year of related experience

• Must hold and maintain a valid drivers' license.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Agricultural Land Restoration Supervisor
Supervision Exercised:None

WORKING CONDTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and mental effort: Ability to hike and/or conduct physical outdoor work up to 10 hours perday.Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds while hiking over rough terrain.Ability to communicate with staff professionally and effectively, agencypartners, neighbors, and members of the public.

• Working environment: Ability to work under stress from demanding, and often rapidly changingpriorities. May have exposure to hazardous field conditions, dangerous wildlife, and dangerous weather conditions.

• Machines and equipment used:Chainsaws, weed whips, PERC machines, backpack sprayers, and other hand tools.

As part of the City of Boulder’s commitment to a future with equitable access to health, prosperity, and fulfillment that is not limited by a person’s race, ethnicity, age, gender, ability, religion, sexuality, or socioeconomic status, it is the city’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. The city does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or policy.