Metro Water Recovery, a nationally recognized leader in clean water utilities, is seeking dedicated Seasonal Farm Laborers to join the METROGRO team in Deer Trail, Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry-leading utility that serves over 2 million people while protecting the region’s health and environment.
Compensation & Schedule
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Salary: $19.50 – $20.50 Hourly
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Duration: Mid-May through the end of August 2026.
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Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal.
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Closing Date: April 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
Core Responsibilities: Grounds & Facility Maintenance
Under the direction of a supervisor, you will perform essential manual labor and equipment operation to maintain Metro properties during the summer season.
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Landscape Operations: Weeding, trimming, planting, and moving heavy landscape materials (rock/dirt).
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Equipment Proficiency: Safely operate string trimmers, lawn mowers (up to 52”), cultivators, rototillers, chainsaws, and small gas/electric vehicles.
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Industrial Cleaning: Hose down clarifiers and aeration basins; perform detail cleaning of piping, cabinets, and walls using cleaning chemicals.
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Site Maintenance: Mixing and applying herbicides, sweeping, and general property cleanup.
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Manual Labor: Hand and shovel digging, and lifting/carrying materials up to 80 lbs.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Minimum Age: Must be at least 16 years of age.
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Licensing: Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
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Desired Skills: Previous experience in landscape or grounds maintenance is highly preferred.
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Physical Stamina: Ability to work in all weather conditions, climb ladders/stairs, and handle heavy equipment in a typical agricultural environment.
Working Conditions
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Environment: Variety of surfaces (concrete, gravel, dirt, wet/slippery surfaces) both indoors and outdoors.
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Exposure: Potential exposure to biosolids, chemicals, and agricultural elements.
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Physicality: Requires standing, walking, kneeling, and heavy lifting (up to 80 lbs infrequently).
How to Apply
Join a team that offers stability and the chance to make a tangible difference in Colorado’s environmental health.
Employer: Metro Water Recovery
Job Number: METROGRO-032026
Address: 6450 York Street, Denver, Colorado, 80229
Apply Via: [Metro Water Recovery Careers Portal]
Application Deadline: April 5, 2026





