Maintenance Technician - Horticulture

Join Our Team at the Zoo Boise! – Maintenance Technician, Horticulture

Are you passionate about plants, gardens, and creating beautiful outdoor spaces? Do you love working in a dynamic environment surrounded by wildlife and inspiring visitors every day? The Boise Zoo is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician – Horticulture to help keep our grounds, gardens, and exhibits thriving!
Please note that this position is classified a temporary role. This position works 40-hours per week for a duration of 9 months.

• Care for the Zoo’s horticultural landscapes, gardens, and irrigation systems.
• Prune, plant, and maintain vibrant plant collections that enhance habitats for our animals and delight our guests.
• Operate irrigation and water supply systems and perform general custodial duties to keep the Zoo safe and beautiful.
• Guide seasonal staff and assist with special projects to support a sustainable and attractive environment.

• Work outdoors in all seasons, from sunny days to snowy winters.

• Be part of a passionate team that brings nature and wildlife closer to our community.

• Schedule including evenings and weekends to support Zoo operations.

• Make a tangible impact on the experience of thousands of visitors every year!

Join us in creating a welcoming, safe, and vibrant Zoo environment where both animals and visitors can thrive. Apply today and help us bring the Boise Zoo to life, one plant and garden at a time!

• Assists with maintenance of irrigation system, including adjusting sprinkler heads, system timer clocks, repairing valves, installing and retrofitting systems, repairing pipes and seasonal start-up and winterization. Operates a variety of equipment.
• Performs and assists with ground maintenance by assessing plant health and participating in appropriate tasks. Decides watering requirements and adjusts systems accordingly. Identifies and treats for pest infestations. Applies fertilizer and sprays leaves broadly. Prunes trees and shrubs and conducts large scale turf mowing and trimming.
• Performs routine tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. Handles basic issues and problems and refers complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in grounds maintenance, operation and repair of irrigation and water supply systems.

• Pruning trees and shrubs
• Large scale turf mowing and trimming
• Irrigation system hydraulics
• Pumping systems control power
• Computer usage including related software

• Operate light, medium and heavy power equipment
• Make emergency repairs to irrigation equipment
• Perform backflow testing
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

• Four years of experience in municipal landscape or irrigation maintenance.

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Idaho Pesticide Operators License issued by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
• Backflow Assembly Tester certification issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses.
• Landscape technician certification.

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check