Grounds Keeper at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ensure the temple grounds reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience. Maintain standards established by the First Presidency. The candidate shall perform groundskeeping work, and maintain and care for assigned landscaped areas. Cuts grass, repairs damaged lawns, and prune trees and shrubs. Lay out and tends flower beds or other decorative vegetation. The candidate shall also operate groundskeeping equipment such as riding lawnmowers, power edgers and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mow lawns using hand and other large power equipment to maintain the landscape.  Maintains the original landscape plan by planting perennials, shrubs, and trees.  Trims edge around walls, flower beds, and use walking hand clippers and power edging tools. 
• Prune and shape shrubs and trees to provide optimum growth efficiency of plants and enhance the beauty of the grounds.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees for disease, weed, and insect control, and perform regular fertilization as needed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure the temple grounds, sidewalks, driveways, building entrances, and other assigned areas reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience. 
• Responsible to see that all power equipment and machines are properly maintained.
• Water lawn and garden areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a member of the Church with a current Temple Recommend
• Two to three years experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening, agriculture, landscape design, or related field.
• Ability to operate light mechanical equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
• Ability to follow directions, work independently and with a team. 
• Must be physically agile, dexterous, and in good health.