Job summary
Eram Talent is hiring a Botanic Garden Maintenance Specialist in Riyadh to care for specialised plant collections, especially rare and sensitive species. The role manages greenhouse environments, irrigation, plant-health monitoring and equipment maintenance to preserve collection integrity.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain botanic collections with emphasis on rare and sensitive species
- Monitor and control greenhouse temperature, humidity, lighting and ventilation
- Manage irrigation and nutrient delivery programmes
- Perform plant-health assessments and apply corrective actions
- Inspect, troubleshoot and maintain specialised horticulture equipment
- Implement greenhouse cleaning, sterilisation and biosecurity procedures
- Keep detailed records of plant health, environmental data and maintenance
- Coordinate maintenance with horticulture teams, facilities and contractors
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences or related field
- Specialist training in greenhouse or controlled-environment horticulture advantageous
- Fluency in English and Arabic required
- Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in botanic garden or comparable setting
- Experience controlling greenhouse environmental conditions
- Experience managing irrigation and nutrient-delivery programmes
- Experience with Integrated Pest Management and biosecurity procedures
- Experience inspecting, repairing and calibrating horticulture equipment
Skills
HorticultureGreenhouse managementIrrigation systemsEnvironmental controlPlant health assessmentIntegrated Pest ManagementSoil and substrate managementEquipment calibrationRecord keepingPreventative maintenance
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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