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Maintenance Technician - Horticulture

Salary

$19.29 - $22.90 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Temporary - 9 Month

Job Number

23 -07316

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Zoo Operations

Opening Date

11/06/2025

Closing Date

11/20/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

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!

In this role, you’ll:

+ 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

+ 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!

Essential Functions

+ 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.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

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

Knowledge of:

+ Pruning trees and shrubs

+ Large scale turf mowing and trimming

+ Irrigation system hydraulics

+ Pumping systems control power

+ Computer usage including related software

Ability to:

+ 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

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

Licensing And Other Requirements

+ 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.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

+ 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

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org