TEMPORARY/INTERNSHIP Property Technician – Walden, CO Housing Available

About the role

This is a temporary position (9 months or less) paying $16.50 per hour. Employment starts on 05/01/2026 through 11/30/2026 (exact dates negotiable). Housing may be available but is not conditional of employment.

Responsibilities

• Noxious weed control
• Facility and equipment maintenance
• Fence repair and construction
• Mandatory big game animal checks
• Operating and maintaining vehicles, trailers, weed spraying equipment, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), power tools, and chainsaws
• Handling animal carcasses
• Data recording and record keeping
• Interacting with and answering questions from hunters and anglers
• Auxiliary tasks for District Wildlife Managers, Biologists, and other Property Technicians

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Current & valid driver’s license for operating a state vehicle
• Experience working with a variety of hand and power tools
• Vehicle/equipment/maintenance experience
• Ability to hike long distances with a pack
• Ability to accomplish physically demanding tasks
• Willingness and ability to work outside, including in inclement weather
• Good attitude
• Enthusiasm for protecting Colorado’s resources

Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Hiring and firing is at the supervisor's discretion
• The rate of pay for this position is fixed and therefore will not change during the season

Physical Requirements

• This position involves physical activities that require considerable arm and leg use and movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials
• Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday

Work Context

• Outdoors
• Exposed to weather
• Contact with others
• Spend time standing and walking
• Spent time using your hands to handle control or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Exposure to minor contaminants
• Spend time outside, exposed to weather conditions
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites or stings
• Uniforms provided by the work site

Supplemental Information

• 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
• The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
• To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation

E-Verify Employer

• The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees

Required Questions

• Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work experience?
• Please Explain Your Work Experience With CPW:
• Please describe why you're interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:
• Please identify any boating or motor experience you have (check all that apply):
• Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions:
• Are you a student or have you graduated within the last three (3) years?
• Are you willing and able to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday