Horticulture Specialist (Indoor & Outdoor Gardens)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified specialist to join the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology development team and support high‑quality indoor and outdoor garden environments. Responsibilities include planning and executing daily horticultural activities, planting, establishing, maintaining, pruning, and caring for a wide range of plants, maintaining trees, shrubs, groundcovers and seasonal displays, monitoring plant health and diagnosing pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and water stress, implementing integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, managing irrigation, fertilization and growing media, upholding aesthetic and cleanliness standards, supporting seasonal planting programs, handling factory labeling, inventory and maintenance records, monitoring indoor environmental conditions (light, temperature, humidity), safely maintaining horticultural tools and equipment, reporting damaged or underperforming plants, supporting routine preventive maintenance, collaborating with horticulturists, botanists, garden coordination teams, irrigation staff, contractors and other garden operations teams, keeping work areas clean, organized and safe, and following all health, safety, environmental and bio‑security procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science or related field
• minimum 5 years professional experience as Indoor Gardener
• minimum 3 years professional experience as Outdoor Gardener Assistant
• strong practical knowledge of horticulture and plant care
• experience with indoor gardens, glasshouses, botanical gardens and public parks
• experience in planting, pruning, propagation, irrigation and fertilization
• knowledge of plant identification and health management
• experience in pest, disease, nutrient deficiency and environmental stress management
• knowledge or experience in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• experience in irrigation practices and water management
• knowledge of soil preparation, growing media and fertilization
• experience managing controlled indoor growing environments (light, temperature, humidity)
• experience maintaining factory, inventory and maintenance records
• ability to safely use and maintain horticultural tools and equipment
• strong teamwork, communication, planning and problem‑solving skills
• preferred previous experience in botanical, winter, glasshouse or nursery settings
• additional training or professional certification in horticulture, plant health, IPM or irrigation is a plus
• master's degree preferred for indoor gardener role.

Skills