Senior Temple Groundskeeper

The Church News; South Jordan (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church News in South Jordan, UT is seeking a dedicated groundskeeper to maintain temple grounds, assist with seasonal displays, and supervise volunteers.

You will mow lawns, prune shrubs, manage irrigation, diagnose pest issues, and ensure compliance with temple standards. This is a full-time on-site role requiring physical effort and teamwork.

Join a faith-based team dedicated to beautifying sacred spaces while supporting temple operations and community service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns using hand and power mowers. Maintains the original landscape plan by planting perennials, shrubs, and trees. Trims and edges around walls, flower beds, and walks using hand clippers and power edging tools. May operate heavy tractors and other large power equipment to maintain landscape.
• Prune and shape shrubs and trees to provide optimum growth efficiency of plants and enhance beauty of grounds.
• 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.
• Responsible to see that all power equipment and machines are properly maintained and repaired. May perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment.
• Assist in supervising temporary and volunteer help.
• Water lawn and garden areas and may perform certain maintenance and modifications to automated and manual watering systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lift 50 pounds

Job description

The Church News in South Jordan, UT is seeking a dedicated groundskeeper to maintain temple grounds, assist with seasonal displays, and supervise volunteers.

You will mow lawns, prune shrubs, manage irrigation, diagnose pest issues, and ensure compliance with temple standards. This is a full-time on-site role requiring physical effort and teamwork.

Join a faith-based team dedicated to beautifying sacred spaces while supporting temple operations and community service.