Job summary
Eram Talent is recruiting a Botanic Garden Maintenance Specialist in Jeddah to manage the health and conservation of specialised plant collections. The role focuses on greenhouse environmental control, irrigation and nutrient programmes, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and detailed record-keeping.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain health of botanic collections, focusing on rare and sensitive species
- Monitor and control greenhouse temperature, humidity, lighting, and ventilation
- Operate and maintain environmental monitoring and horticulture control systems
- Manage irrigation and nutrient-delivery programmes for diverse collections
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate specialised horticulture equipment
- Implement greenhouse cleaning, sterilisation, and biosecurity procedures
- Keep detailed records of plant health, environmental conditions, and maintenance
- Coordinate maintenance with horticulture teams, facilities, contractors, and specialists
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences, or related field
- Specialist certification in greenhouse or controlled-environment horticulture advantageous
- Fluency in English and Arabic
- Minimum 5+ years' relevant professional experience
- Experience maintaining greenhouses, conservatories, or botanic collections
- Proven experience managing conditions for rare or sensitive plant species
- Experience with greenhouse sanitation and Integrated Pest Management
- Experience operating and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment
Skills
HorticultureGreenhouse managementEnvironmental control systemsIrrigation systemsSoil and substrate managementPlant health assessmentIntegrated Pest ManagementEquipment maintenanceRecord keepingFluent Arabic and English
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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