AmeriCorps Water Systems Technician

Conservation Legacy; Durango (CO); Presencial; USD 842.000 - 1.051.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site housing provided

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living allowance of $600 per week + $0

Descripción de la vacante

Conservation Legacy is seeking an AmeriCorps service member to work at NPS Point Reyes National Seashore, assisting with maintenance and operation of water and wastewater systems. The role supports public and staff use of park facilities and provides training toward water operator certification.

Expected to be on-site, full-time, with a 900-hour term (26 weeks) starting January 11, 2027 and ending July 9, 2027.

Formación

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• At least 18 years old; veterans up to 35
• High school diploma or equivalent or working toward it, with plans to obtain
• Able to notice and diagnose utility problems; safe problem-solving approach
• Team-oriented and eager to learn new skills

Responsabilidades

• Assist in oversight of a Parkwide Utility Infrastructure Project
• Review Water/Wastewater components of projects
• Observe contractors and participate in weekly updates
• Operate light vehicles to access systems and move materials
• Collect water and bacteriological samples and perform testing
• Record water/wastewater data on forms and in reports
• Perform minor plumbing/chemical feed system repairs
• Monitor chlorine residuals and routine system checks
• Maintain pumphouses, treatment plants, labs, and vehicles
• Analyze water results and adjust treatment processes
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations
• Conduct vegetation removal around wells and treatment sheds
• Complete paperwork and data-entry; draft reports
• Shadow staff to gain exposure to park operations
• Assist with data collection, contract monitoring, and fleet management
• Prepare documents using tablets, GIS, and word processing tools

Descripción del empleo

Conservation Legacy is seeking an AmeriCorps service member to work at NPS Point Reyes National Seashore, assisting with maintenance and operation of water and wastewater systems. The role supports public and staff use of park facilities and provides training toward water operator certification.

Expected to be on-site, full-time, with a 900-hour term (26 weeks) starting January 11, 2027 and ending July 9, 2027.