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Desert Botanical Garden · 4 months ago

IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

positionDesert Botanical Garden
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$48K/yr - $53K/yr
date5+ years exp

Desert Botanical Garden is a major cultural institution in the Phoenix metropolitan area focused on conservation, education, research, and exhibition of desert plants. The Irrigation and Lighting Technician will be responsible for installing, renovating, and maintaining irrigation systems and landscape lighting throughout the Garden, while also collaborating with the Director of Horticulture on various projects.

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Responsibilities

Improve and maintain the plant irrigation systems for the entire Desert Botanical Garden. This entails the general upkeep, acquisition of parts, and repairs of all aspects of the Garden's irrigation systems
Work with Director of Horticulture for Trails and Displays to implement and perform a regular irrigation reporting system, monitoring key irrigation related items using SMART irrigation software. Provide reports to Director with analysis and recommendations for repairs, modifications and water use
Modify and install irrigation additions as plants are added to trails and displays utilizing industry wide best practices as assigned by Director
Evaluate, install and maintain landscape lighting throughout Garden planting beds utilizing industry wide best practices
Work with Director of Horticulture for Trails and Displays and GIS manager to map all aspects of the irrigation and lighting system utilizing GPS technology and ArcGIS software
Assist with design and installation of new landscapes in new areas as assigned by the Director of Horticulture for Trails and Displays
Teaches and serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Garden’s Desert Landscape School in coordination with the Assistant Director for Public Horticulture
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Irrigation system maintenanceLandscape lighting installationSMART irrigation softwareGPS technologyArcGIS softwareHeavy equipment operationTime managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

5 years of experience installing & maintaining intricate irrigation systems in public or private spaces
Knowledge of current industry technologies; (i.e. Central Control Systems/SMART irrigation)
Demonstrated knowledge of budgets and large-scale landscape projects
Experience working with low voltage landscape and path lighting
Exceptional time management, communication and organizational skills
Valid driver's license required
Ability to work weekends and evenings when needed

Preferred

Preferred, but not mandatory experience in the operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, forklift, bobcat)

Company

Desert Botanical Garden

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Desert Botanical Garden is a living museum with diverse events, tours, and exhibits.
dateFounded in 1939
location
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://dbg.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Margaret Anne Burke, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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Michael Remedi
Chief Development Officer
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