ERS ~ Desert Botanical Gardens ~ Phoenix, AZ ~ Irrigation and Lighting Technician ~***Please go to DBG website to apply***

Cactus and Pine, GCSA Employment Referral Service
Date:       July 10th, 2025
Position:  Irrigation and Lighting Technician
Facility: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ
Duties: IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING TECHNICIAN Description The Desert Botanical Garden is a major cultural institution in the Phoenix metropolitan area with a multi-faceted mission: conservation, education, research and exhibition of desert plants. In order to remain a sustainable part of the community, the Garden must model best practices and advocate for the health and growth of desert plants.    This position will help install, renovate, and maintain all aspects of the existing irrigation system including sprinklers, drip systems, controllers and pump station. Additionally, this employee will also help install, renovate, and maintain all aspects of the landscape lighting throughout the planting beds in the Garden.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 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.
Salary: Pay range: $48,000 - $53,000 annually
Benefits: competitive and comprehensive benefits plan
Requirements: Requirements 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  Preferred, but not mandatory experience in the operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, forklift, bobcat) Exceptional time management, communication and organizational skills Valid driver's license required Ability to work weekends and evenings when needed
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Comments: ***Please go to DBG website to apply.