HQF - Part-time Gardener Temple Square

BYU Pathway; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gardener to join their Grounds Services team. This role is essential in creating beautiful and serene landscapes that enhance the spiritual experience for all visitors. You will be responsible for flower bed design, turf management, and maintaining the grounds with a focus on sustainability and aesthetics. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture, a keen eye for design, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. If you are ready to make a positive impact in a meaningful environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of horticulture experience and related education required.
• Knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, and plant identification essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain flower beds and manage turf grass.
• Diagnose pest control issues and apply treatments as needed.

Skills

Horticulture

Pest Control

Flower Bed Design

Turf Grass Management

Plant Identification

Water Management

Equipment Maintenance

Teamwork

Physical Dexterity

Education

2 years related college education

Master Gardener certification

Tools

Power Tools

Irrigation Systems

Mechanical Lifts

Job description

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences, and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to "seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion." Grounds Services with Headquarters Facilities Department provides an environment that serves as an oasis and refuge from the storms of the world so that all who enter may feel the peace and rest offered by our Savior Jesus Christ. The Headquarters Facilities Gardener role serves as a team member to provide world-renowned flower bed design and maintenance, turf grass management, and Christmas lighting and displays.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose routine pest control problems, develop spray programs, and measure applications. Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees for disease, weed, and insect control, and perform regular fertilization as needed, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Flower bed design and maintenance including selection of appropriate plant material utilizing plant identification expertise.
• Assists in training and leading volunteers and temporary employees.
• Performs a wide variety of turf grass management duties such as mowing, trimming, edging, and watering.
• Lightly prune and shape shrubs and trees with minimal direction from the Arborist team or Lead Gardener to provide optimum growth efficiency of plants and enhance the beauty of grounds.
• Responsible to see that all power equipment and machines are properly maintained and repaired. May perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment.
• Responsible for application of appropriate water conservation principles including maintenance and repair of irrigation components and operation of central control system with minimal direction from Irrigation team or Gardener Lead.
• Installs and removes lighting and displays for acclaimed Christmas on Temple Square events.
• Performs snow removal duties and assist with supervising snow teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years related college education or technical training such as a master Gardener certification or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in horticulture and grounds maintenance.
• General knowledge of chemicals and fertilizers.
• Pesticide applicator license for State of Utah preferred.
• Willingness to develop flower bed design capabilities within Temple Square Grounds Services Training Program.
• General plant identification knowledge.
• General knowledge of operation and maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of landscape water management.
• Ability to operate mechanical lifts and work from heights for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a professional manner with others as well as alone without constant supervision. Must have a positive attitude with the ability to work as a team.
• Must pass all required safety and equipment certifications and trainings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to fit into confined spaces and maneuver flower beds and trees without causing damage.
• Must be able to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. Must be able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Requires physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Must have at least 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses and not less than 120 degrees combined horizontal peripheral vision.
• Must be able to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety. Also, must be capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to listen and ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and adjust to seasonal needs.

About Us

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.