Seasonal Grounds Keeper - Nauvoo, IL

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Nauvoo, IL

10h

About The Position

This is a full-time, seasonal grounds position in Nauvoo, IL. We are seeking
individuals to work for up to six months from as early as April to as late as
December

Under limited supervision, performs grounds keeping work and maintains and cares
for assigned landscaped areas. Duties include but are not limited to,
cultivating and fertilizing lawns, plants, shrubs and trees; preparing soil for
sowing seeds, watering turf and ornamental ground covers, spraying and reseeding
turf. Operates grounds keeping equipment such as riding lawn mowers, power
edgers, power mowers and other related equipment. Sweeps and maintains
sidewalks, driveways, building entrances and other assigned areas.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and
abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an
app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who
maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn,
and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the
gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His
kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for
employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would
violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race,
national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that
apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Responsibilities

• cultivating and fertilizing lawns, plants, shrubs and trees
• preparing soil for sowing seeds
• watering turf and ornamental ground covers
• spraying and reseeding turf
• Operates grounds keeping equipment such as riding lawn mowers, power edgers, power mowers and other related equipment
• Sweeps and maintains sidewalks, driveways, building entrances and other assigned areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed