Conservation Landscape Worker I

Chino Basin Water Conservation District; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District seeks a Conservation Landscape Worker I to perform landscape and facility maintenance across District properties. This entry level role works under supervision, supports interns and volunteers, and follows a standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

schedule, including Saturdays and occasional evenings. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred college coursework and landscaping or irrigation certificates.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some college level coursework is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience.
• Certificates from recognized organizations in landscaping and/or irrigation are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape and facility maintenance and projects on District properties.
• Receives close supervision from the Conservation Programs Manager.
• May provide support and oversight for interns and volunteers.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Job description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District (District) is recognized as an innovative and effective water conservation organization. The District is dedicated to the protection of the Chino Groundwater Basin to ensure that the current and future water needs of the region are met. Its core business is two-pronged: (1) increase water supply through groundwater percolation; and (2) decrease water demand through conservation education, workforce training, and services. The District provides programs, services, and resources to audiences of all ages and backgrounds to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic and build regional capacity for water resilience.

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District is currently seeking to fill the position of Conservation Landscape Worker I. The Conservation Landscape Worker I is an entry level position that performs a variety of responsibilities related to landscape and facility maintenance and projects on District properties, and other District programs. Receives close supervision from the Conservation Programs Manager. The incumbent in this position does not routinely exercise supervision but may be assigned to provide support and oversight for interns and volunteers. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt under FLSA standards, and hourly position that works a standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule. This position requires working Saturdays as a regular workday and occasional evening work; the full schedule is determined by manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required. Some college level coursework is preferred. Minimum of 1 year of work experience. Certificates from recognized organizations in landscaping and/or irrigation are preferred.

COMPENSATION:

The hourly range for the position Conservation Specialist I: $27.43 – $35.99 (3% COLA effective January 1, 2027).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the physical skills and work environment, as described in the job description.

The Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The District reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via email or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will results in removal from the recruitment process.