Temporary Gardener 2 (Part-Time) - Payson UT Temple

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints • Payson, UT

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About The Position

Ensure the temple grounds reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience. Maintain standards established by the First Presidency. Perform gardener/grounds keeping work, maintaining and caring for assigned landscaped areas, sidewalks, driveways, building entrances, and other assigned areas. Resolve routine questions and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher levels. May assist with seasonal displays.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening, agriculture, landscape design, or related field.
• Knowledge of various plants and fertilizers.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently and with a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the beauty and cleanliness of the temple grounds.
• Perform gardener/grounds keeping work in assigned areas.
• Resolve routine questions and problems related to grounds maintenance.
• Assist with seasonal displays as needed.
• Mow lawns using hand and power mowers.
• Maintain the original landscape plan by planting perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Trim and edge around walls, flower beds, and walks using hand clippers and power edging tools.
• Operate heavy tractors and other large power equipment for landscape maintenance.
• Prune and shape shrubs and trees for optimum growth and aesthetic appeal.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees for disease, weed, and insect control, and perform regular fertilization.
• Ensure all power equipment and machines are properly maintained.
• Provide guidance to volunteers in the maintenance of grounds.
• Water lawn and garden areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations