Landscaper

Thanksgiving Point Institute•Lehi, UT

About The Position

Join Thanksgiving Point’s Grounds & Landscape team to maintain the property’s outdoor spaces and help prepare them for events and seasonal displays. This hands-on role includes caring for lawns, flower beds, trees, pathways, and other landscaped areas; operating equipment; and helping keep the grounds beautiful, safe, and ready for guests year-round. The position is seasonal from March through October, with the possibility of winter work, and offers 30–39 hours per week. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Work hours vary seasonally: the posting lists 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in spring and 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. in fall; the schedule details also identify 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. as the summer schedule.

Requirements

Experience operating vehicles and equipment such as trucks, trailers, boom lifts, tractors, forklifts, and RTVs, or the ability to learn as needed.
Ability to safely operate landscaping equipment, including chainsaws, rototillers, sod cutters, and hedge trimmers.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds, standing for extended periods, bending, and reaching.
Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
Valid driver’s license required; a Utah driver’s license is necessary to qualify for coverage under company vehicle insurance.
Must successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking skills are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns throughout the property and repair event-related lawn damage by cutting and laying sod, leveling ground, and seeding new or existing areas.
Prepare flower beds for planting by amending soil, incorporating fertilizers, and leveling and edging beds; help maintain landscaped areas throughout the seasons.
Repair uneven or loose pavers by removing and resetting them, install sleeves beneath pavers when needed, and assist with installing new paved areas.
Plant and remove trees, trim hedges, and prune trees and shrubs to maintain the health, appearance, and safety of outdoor spaces.
Operate boom lifts to install lights and other event props, and use forklifts to position tents and large props.
Set up power cords and water connections in designated areas to support events and seasonal displays.
Operate snowplows and snow blowers, shovel snow from pathways and other areas, and apply ice melt as needed.