Land Steward - Restoration; Temporary

Land Steward I - Restoration (Temporary)

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$16.90/hr - $17.00/hr

Position: Land Steward I - Restoration (Temporary)

Status: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Compensation: $16.90 - $17.00 per hour

Department: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER)

Location: 35 Main Street Chico, CA, Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER), and surrounding community.

Recruitment : 384

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).

Duration: This is a seasonal position only. The position is planned to run through Spring 2026, from approximately December 2025 through June 2026, with potential to extend based on funding availability. Annual limit of 1,500 hours, including hours worked at CSE in other positions prior to hire.

Hours: This position is expected to work between 30-40 hours per week (annual limit of 1,500 hours, see above), with occasional overtime required. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be required for certain assignments. Scheduling is flexible.

• Carry out restoration projects on the Reserve or in the surrounding community in ecologically sensitive areas using a variety of tools.
• Perform fieldwork including invasive plant eradication, planting, fence repair, road maintenance, and trail maintenance using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Perform field monitoring and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Assist in facilities maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• An understanding of the conservation of natural and open space resources.
• Ability to communicate well with a wide variety of constituents, including volunteers, student staff and interns, visitors to the reserves, faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage time and complete tasks independently.

• Knowledge of native and non-native plant species.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand tools, including chainsaws, brush cutters, and small equipment.
• Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training S-212.

• Ability to perform sedentary and physical labor.
• Capacity and willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.

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.

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

To be considered, submit the following documents by November 30, 2025. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

• Resume

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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  or csejobs 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.

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.