Structure Hardening Specialist (High-Access & Technical Lead)

Structure Hardening Specialist (High-Access & Technical Lead) B&M Land Management Colorado Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Contract $40 - $50 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Carpentry Spanish Power tools for woodworking English Construction Skid steer loader Hand tools

Full Job Description Job Title:

Structure Hardening Specialist (High-Access & Technical Lead)

Location:

Denver Metro & Foothills (

Littleton, Evergreen, Morrison, Golden, Boulder, Mountain Communities Position Type:

1099 Independent Contractor (Pathway to Full-Time/W2)

Compensation:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour based on expertise

Current Schedule:

Wednesday - Saturday | 25-35 Hours Weekly (Expanding to full-time in August 2026) Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Structure Hardening Specialist to serve as the lead field operator for our wildfire mitigation and specialty services division. This role requires a versatile, systems-oriented professional who possesses advanced carpentry skills, heavy equipment proficiency, and an absolute comfort level with ladders and roofs. As the on-site lead, you will be responsible for executing complex home-hardening retrofits, operating heavy machinery, and directing secondary field personnel. This position offers immediate autonomy for a proven operator, with a structured pathway to a full-time, benefited role as the company expands its operational capacity later this year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities High-Access Structural Retrofits:

Serve as the primary execution lead for all high-altitude work. This includes safely setting tall ladders and performing ember-resistant vent installations on steep, 3-story+ rooflines.

Advanced Carpentry & Diagnostics:

Utilize professional carpentry skills and power tools to implement custom structural modifications, often requiring on-site problem solving and precise fitment.

Heavy Equipment & Logistics:

Safely operate skid steers for site management and material handling. Expertly maneuver and back up trailers in complex, high-altitude residential environments.

Site Leadership:

Oversee and direct secondary field technicians, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and strict safety protocols.

Cross-Functional Support:

Collaborate with our staff arborist on technical tree operations and manage complex "odd jobs" to ensure comprehensive site completion. Required Qualifications High-Altitude Competence (Crucial): Demonstrated, proven experience and absolute comfort working safely on high ladders and multi-story roofs. This is a mandatory requirement for the role.

Trade Proficiency:

Extensive background in carpentry, residential maintenance, or construction, with expert-level proficiency in operating power tools safely and effectively.

Machinery & Transport:

Proven experience operating skid steers and successfully backing up trailers in tight, difficult terrain.

Critical Thinking:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess a job site, independently troubleshoot structural variables, and execute a solution.

Self-Equipped:

Must possess a reliable truck and a comprehensive, professional-grade set of hand and power tools.

Language Skills:

Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) is highly preferred and a significant asset to our operations.

Compensation & Future Upside Premium Contractor Rate:

$40.00 - $50.00/hr

Strategic Growth:

We are actively looking for a long-term operational partner. For the candidate who proves indispensable, we are open to discussing a transition to a permanent structure with comprehensive benefits as the role expands this fall. Application Instructions Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief introduction to . To be considered, your application must explicitly address your experience in the following four areas: High-access operations (3-story+ roof and ladder work). Carpentry and professional power tool usage. Heavy equipment and logistics (skid steer and trailer operations). Bilingual proficiency (if applicable).

Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

On the road