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TEMPORARY/INTERNSHIP Property Technician – Meeker, CO

State of Colorado

Rio Blanco County, COTemporary$16/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$16/hr
Location
Rio Blanco County, CO
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

State of Colorado is hiring a TEMPORARY/INTERNSHIP Property Technician – Meeker, CO. The Property Technician will assist with the daily maintenance and improvement of State Wildlife Areas in Rio Blanco County. This role involves noxious weed control, facility and equipment maintenance, fence repair and construction, and mandatory big game animal checks. The technician will also operate and maintain various vehicles and equipment, handle animal carcasses, record data, and interact with hunters and anglers. This is a temporary internship position.

Key focus areas include Assist with daily maintenance and improvement of State Wildlife Areas, Perform noxious weed control, and Maintain facilities and equipment.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 16 Years Of Age Or Older, Current & Valid Driver's License Or Reliable Transportation, and Willing And Able To Work 40 Hours Per Week. Important skills include Working With Limited Supervision, Working Well Within A Team, Hiking Long Distances With A Pack, Accomplishing Physically Demanding Tasks, Good Attitude, and Enthusiasm For Protecting Colorado’s Resources. Preferred (not required): Noxious Weed Control, Facility Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, and Fence Repair.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Working With Limited SupervisionWorking Well Within a TeamHiking Long Distances With a PackAccomplishing Physically Demanding TasksGood AttitudeEnthusiasm for Protecting Colorado’s ResourcesWorking OutsideWorking in Inclement WeatherLifting 50-100 Pounds RepeatedlyNoxious Weed ControlFacility MaintenanceEquipment MaintenanceFence RepairFence ConstructionOperating VehiclesMaintaining VehiclesOperating TrailersMaintaining TrailersOperating Weed Spraying EquipmentMaintaining Weed Spraying EquipmentOperating Skid SteersMaintaining Skid SteersOperating ExcavatorsMaintaining ExcavatorsOperating TractorsMaintaining TractorsOperating Power ToolsMaintaining Power ToolsOperating ChainsawsMaintaining ChainsawsHandling Animal CarcassesData RecordingRecord KeepingInteracting With Hunters and AnglersAnswering Questions From Hunters and Anglers

Qualifications

Must Be 16 Years of Age or OlderCurrent & Valid Driver's License or Reliable TransportationWilling and Able to Work 40 Hours Per WeekAvailable to Work Varied ShiftsNatural Resources Degree or Similar Education

Full job description

TEMPORARY/INTERNSHIP Property Technician – Meeker, CO

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Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Location

Rio Blanco County, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

2026TEMP- PMA141

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

03/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

73485 County Road 64 Meeker, CO 81641

Hiring Pay Rate

16

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $16.00 PER HOUR

EMPLOYMENT STARTS 05-15-2026 THROUGH 09-01-2026To apply, please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or coverletters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance thestate's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In aneffort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds andabilities.COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system,and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspirecurrent and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. ColoradoParks and Wildlife.

Description of Job

Assist the Property Technician with the daily maintenance and improvement of State

Wildlife Areas in Rio Blanco County. Primary duties will include but are not limited to:noxious weed control; facility and equipment maintenance; fence repair and construction;mandatory big game animal checks; operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, weedspraying equipment, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), Skid steers, excavators, tractors, powertools, and chainsaws; handling animal carcasses; data recording and record keeping; aswell as interacting with and answering questions from hunters and anglers. This positionwill also assist District Wildlife Managers, Biologists, and other Property Technicians withwildlife management related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:Must be 16 years of age or older

  • Must have a current & valid drivers' license or reliable transportation

  • The work-site will provide some uniform items, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

  • Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

  • Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.

  • Must be available to work varied shifts (please provide additional details if known).

  • Preference may be given to applicants with or working towards a Natural Resources degree or similar education

  • Ability to work with limited supervision and work well within a team.

  • Must have ability to hike long distances with a pack

  • Must have ability to accomplish physically demanding tasks

  • Must possess a good attitude

  • Must possess enthusiasm for protecting Colorado’s resources

  • Must be willing and able to work outside which may involve inclement weather.

  • Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.

To Apply: Please submit your application or contact Michael Evans directly [email protected] 970-439-8651Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

  • Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

  • Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

  • Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected].

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