{"id":60635,"date":"2026-08-12T22:24:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60635"},"modified":"2026-08-12T22:24:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:24:50","slug":"job-horticulture-and-ecological-restoration-technician-trinity-county-resource-conservation-district-weaverville-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-horticulture-and-ecological-restoration-technician-trinity-county-resource-conservation-district-weaverville-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Technician, Trinity County Resource Conservation District (Weaverville, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-horticulture-and-ecological-restoration-technician-weaverville-california\/4380573065?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Trinity County Resource Conservation District<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Weaverville, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/california\">California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/conservation-seasonal-temporary-jobs\">Temporary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">$21 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Deadline<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Aug 15, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/experience\/entry\">0 &#8211; 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p>Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant &#8211; Conservation Technician II<\/p>\n<p>The Trinity County Resource Conservation District is accepting applications for the position of Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant &#8211; Conservation Technician II. \u00a0The Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant Conservation Technician II will work under the supervision of the Horticulture Specialist and the Project Coordinator in the Ecological Restoration Program, and is responsible for assisting with nursery operations, supporting stewardship of the Young Family Ranch, and assisting in additional restoration activities such as noxious weed removal, irrigation, and revegetation site maintenance. \u00a0The Horticulture and Ecological Restoration Assistant is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, paid leave, medical benefits, and retirement options. \u00a0This is a grant-funded position until December 31st. District employees are subject to routine management reviews and serve at the Board of Directors&#8217; discretion.<\/p>\n<p>The Native Plant Nursery is a 0.1-acre conservation nursery located on the grounds of the historic Young Family Ranch, where plants for restoration projects are grown and housed. \u00a0In addition to assisting in the nursery, this position will help with general landscaping and stewardship needs for the Young Family Ranch and assist with District outreach and events.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One or more years of combined education and professional experience in horticulture, nursery work, greenhouse work, or related field with an emphasis on crop production.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of native California plants, horticulture, and nursery operations.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of plant diseases and pests, as well as appropriate management practices for addressing plant health issues.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office<\/li>\n<li>Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, including public speaking.<\/li>\n<li>Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and coordinate workload, both independently and as part of a team.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to perform manual physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions, as well as regularly lift and\/or move objects up to 50 pounds.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to use mechanical and manual tools, as well as motorized equipment (e.g., riding lawn mower).<\/li>\n<li>Possession of a valid California Driver\u2019s License.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Duties<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Subject to the direction of the Horticulture Specialist and Ecological Restoration Project Coordinator and depending on program needs, the Horticultural and Ecological Restoration Assistant position duties may include the following:<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Nursery Assistance &amp; Operation (75%<\/strong>):<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assisting with nursery operations, including plant propagation and cultivation, pest and disease management, plant inventory and records, tracking and ordering supplies, maintaining appropriate licensing.<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring that best management practices are implemented and documented.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with the management of the District seed collections, including physical storage and digital inventories, as well as assist with determining seed collection needs for nursery plant production.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with forecasting and planning needs, and help with coordinating contract orders for plant materials.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the maintenance of nursery infrastructure, including irrigation systems, greenhouses, growing benches, shade structures, storage barns, and fencing.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain accurate and detailed records, daily work reports, and other records and paperwork as assigned.<\/li>\n<li>Support grant writing and funding opportunities as they arise for the nursery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Landscaping &amp; Grounds Maintenance (10%):<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help with landscaping and grounds needs at the historic Young Family Ranch, including operating irrigation systems, mowing, weed trimming, and pruning.<\/li>\n<li>Occasionally assist with landscaping needs at the District office as needed, including pruning and weeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Ecological Restoration Activities (10%):<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help with noxious weed removal, such as blackberry, scotch broom, and ivy.<\/li>\n<li>Help with revegetation site irrigation and maintenance as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Help with pollinator surveys as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Community Outreach &amp; Engagement (5%):<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist District staff with coordinating outreach events, including leading event activities.<\/li>\n<li>Support other relevant outreach activities or events as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Pay, Benefits, &amp; Working Environment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work will take place in office and outdoor settings, with the majority occurring outdoors. \u00a0Depending on the season and program needs, the average workweek will vary. \u00a0Typical workweeks are five 8-hour days; some days may be 10-hour days, with a maximum of forty hours per week. \u00a0Hours may be reduced during winter months based on funding availability and project needs. \u00a0Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. \u00a0Due to job requirements, this is a full-time, in-person role. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><u>Candidates<\/u><u> who are offered a position will be required to successfully complete a physical examination and<\/u> <u>drug\/alcohol screening <\/u><u>at the District\u2019s expense before beginning employment. \u00a0The District is an equal-opportunity<\/u><u><\/u><u>employer.<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Starting Salary Range<\/strong>: \u00a0$21.00 per hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>The TCRCD offers paid medical, vision, and dental insurance; 11 paid holidays per year, plus accrued personal time off; contribution to a retirement plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> \u00a0First review of applications will take place on August 10th, and additional resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. \u00a0The anticipated start date for this position is August 17th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><strong>To<\/strong> <strong>Apply:<\/strong> \u00a0Please fill out an application, which is available by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcrcd.net\/pdf\/TCRCD_Blank_Job_Application_Fillable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> or upon request, and submit with a cover letter and a resume\/CV via one of the following:\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-278020\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mail: Trinity County RCD, Attn: Ecological Restoration, PO Box 1450, Weaverville, CA 96093<\/li>\n<li>Email: info@tcrcd.net with \u201cHorticulture Specialist\u201d in the subject line<\/li>\n<li>In-Person: Drop off at TCRCD Office: #30 Horseshoe Lane, Weaverville, CA 96093<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For More Information: \u00a0Call (530) 623-6004<\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"job-frame__meta\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\" width=\"100\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/botany-jobs\">Botany <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/restoration-jobs\">Restoration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,15,208],"tags":[4,423,901,32,33,13,234,9],"class_list":["post-60635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-full-time","category-jobs","category-temporary","tag-alumni","tag-botany","tag-environmental-studies","tag-full-time","tag-jobs","tag-recent-grads","tag-restoration","tag-students"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60635"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60635"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60636,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60635\/revisions\/60636"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}