Conservatory Environmental Specialist: Rare Plant Care

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a Botanic Garden Maintenance Specialist to oversee environmental management and plant-health care for botanic collections in Riyadh. You will ensure optimal conditions in greenhouses, conservatories, and specialised plant areas through proactive monitoring and preventative maintenance.

The role requires experience with controlled-environment systems, irrigation, and record-keeping, with a focus on rare and high-value species. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences, or related discipline.
• Specialist training in greenhouse management or controlled-environment horticulture is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental conditions across greenhouses and conservatories.
• Conduct regular plant-health inspections and identify stress signs.
• Operate and troubleshoot irrigation, lighting, sensors, and environmental systems.
• Manage irrigation and fertilisation programmes according to plant needs.
• Monitor soil and substrate conditions and amend growing media as required.
• Implement greenhouse cleaning, sanitation, and biosecurity procedures.
• Support IPM and preventative plant-health programmes.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

IPM

Plant-health assessment

Horticulture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Tools

Greenhouse climate control systems

Irrigation & fertilisation equipment

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a Botanic Garden Maintenance Specialist to oversee environmental management and plant-health care for botanic collections in Riyadh. You will ensure optimal conditions in greenhouses, conservatories, and specialised plant areas through proactive monitoring and preventative maintenance.

The role requires experience with controlled-environment systems, irrigation, and record-keeping, with a focus on rare and high-value species. Proficiency in English and Arabic is essential.