Orchard Technician - Field Horticulture, National Park

American Conservation Experience; Torrey (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance $800/week

Housing assistance $200/week

Gear allowance up to $300

Training/orientation programs

PLC eligibility

Job summary

American Conservation Experience, in partnership with Capitol Reef National Park, seeks 2 Orchard Technician Members to assist with planting and maintaining landscape trees and historic orchards. Responsibilities include irrigation, pruning, and pest monitoring across the Fruita Rural Historic District.

The role provides hands-on field and office experience with NPS staff, a 52-week minimum commitment, and strong opportunities for professional development in horticulture and landscape

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to represent ACE and partner professionally.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record; 21+ to drive.
• Willing to undergo criminal history checks.
• Ability to perform essential duties with/without accommodation.
• ACE timesheets and evaluations required.
• No prohibited activities per Member Service Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting and maintenance of newly established trees.
• Manage park’s historic orchards and irrigations systems.
• Care for trees: pruning, fertilizer, watering; monitor pests.
• Learn and apply horticultural practices in a historic preservation context.
• Gain experience in land management and partner coordination.

Skills

Horticulture

IPM

Tree care

Planting

Field work

Education

Natural resources degree (preferred)

Tools

Pruning tools

Drip irrigation

Job description

American Conservation Experience, in partnership with Capitol Reef National Park, seeks 2 Orchard Technician Members to assist with planting and maintaining landscape trees and historic orchards. Responsibilities include irrigation, pruning, and pest monitoring across the Fruita Rural Historic District.

The role provides hands-on field and office experience with NPS staff, a 52-week minimum commitment, and strong opportunities for professional development in horticulture and landscape