RECRUITMENT ID: 465
RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsibilities include both programmatic elements and maintenance activities, as well as other duties as assigned. Please note that all land stewards are required to have two full days of availability (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) between Monday and Friday to be hired for land steward crew work.
Maintenance Elements:
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Carry out vegetation management on the Reserve or in surrounding communities in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of tools.
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Perform fieldwork including, but not limited to, invasive plant eradication, fence repair, road maintenance, and trail maintenance using a range of hand and power tools.
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Assist with prescribed burns, including both pile and broadcast burns.
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Assist with facilities maintenance and minor repairs at visitor access sites.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Programmatic Elements:
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As requested, act as a host and facilitator for groups using the BCCER, including faculty-led field trips and research activities, student research projects, and community hikes and events (including scheduling and leading activities).
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Assist with the Hunt Program for the BCCER by posting signage, assisting with the lottery and required forms, and providing tours.
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Assist with community outreach events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
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An understanding of the conservation of natural and open space resources.
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Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the reserves, and faculty and staff.
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Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks independently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowledge of native and non-native plant species.
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Familiarity with a variety of hand tools including chainsaws, brush cutters, and small equipment.
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Experience driving 4x4 vehicles.
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Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training (S-212).
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Basic Fire Fighter II certification or equivalent.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to perform both sedentary and physical labor.
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Capacity and willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.
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Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
BENEFITS:
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Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by August 16, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/1782220d2d9c4e02bfb70b445e491d3d
BY EMAIL: [email protected]
Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 [email protected] prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.
