Temple Grounds & Landscape Specialist

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking a Temple Groundskeeper to perform essential grounds maintenance at the temple grounds. The role supports the temple experience by maintaining beauty, cleanliness, and sacred surroundings.

The position is permanent, full-time and reports to the Temple Groundskeeper Supervisor. Duties include mowing, irrigation support, debris removal, and assisting with landscaping projects, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Some experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, landscaping, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping equipment, hand tools, and small machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and adapt to seasonal requirements.
• Physical capability to perform manual outdoor work, including lifting up to 23kg (50 lbs).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, and assisting with planting flowers, shrubs, and other landscape features.
• Safely operate hand tools and power equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation system operation and maintenance to support healthy landscapes.
• Maintain clean and safe outdoor areas by removing debris, leaves, and rubbish.
• Support volunteers involved in groundskeeping activities.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and temple grounds standards.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Basic landscaping knowledge

Ability to work outdoors

Attention to detail

Education

Experience or qualifications in horticulture/landscape

Tools

Landscaping hand tools

Small machinery operation

Job description

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Hamilton, NZ, is seeking a Temple Groundskeeper to perform essential grounds maintenance at the temple grounds. The role supports the temple experience by maintaining beauty, cleanliness, and sacred surroundings.

The position is permanent, full-time and reports to the Temple Groundskeeper Supervisor. Duties include mowing, irrigation support, debris removal, and assisting with landscaping projects, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.