Environmental Field Technician

Position Summary

Habitat Management, Inc.—an environmental consulting firm focused on ecological restoration and land

management—is hiring Environmental Field Technicians for the 2026 field season. This is a

hands-on, outdoor role ideal for college students, recent grads, or anyone studying environmental

science, biology, ecology, or natural resources who wants real-world experience beyond the classroom.

This seasonal position starts in the April/May time frame (weather dependent) and runs through the

fall, offering paid, field-based experience that builds skills employers in environmental and natural resource

fields are looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be part of a field team restoring and protecting land across Colorado. Duties may include:

• Managing noxious weeds and invasive species
• Identifying, mapping, planting, and seeding native vegetation
• Supporting erosion control and land restoration projects
• Operating and maintaining ATV/UTV and field equipment
• Installing log and straw sediment control barriers
• Collecting GPS data and navigating remote job sites
• Performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting 50 pounds
• Following safety protocols in dynamic outdoor environments
  
  

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work outside every day in Colorado’s natural landscapes
• Gain resume-boosting field experience in ecological restoration
• Operate ATVs/UTVs and learn equipment maintenance
• Build practical skills in plant identification, GPS mapping, and erosion control
• Flexible field schedules that work around school commitments
• Potential internship credit (where applicable)
  
  

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Physically strong, highly motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and terrain
• Adaptable, dependable, and eager to learn new skills
• Mechanically inclined is a plus
• Must live in the greater Denver area
• Must have a reliable vehicle for personal transportation
  
  

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background and drug testing
  
  

Not Required—but a Big Plus

• Coursework or college credit in natural sciences
• MSHA certification
• Colorado or New Mexico Supervisor Pesticide Applicator License
• Experience operating heavy equipment (skid steer, mini-excavator, backhoe)
  
  

Schedule & Details

• Full-time / Seasonal / Internship eligible
• Monday–Friday with some travel
• In-person, field-based work
  
  

If you want a job that gets you out of the classroom, into the field, and making a real environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.