Gardener 1

Job Description

• 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. 
• Perform gardener/grounds keeping work, maintaining and caring for 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.

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.
• 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.
• Provide guidance to volunteers in the maintenance of grounds.
• Water lawn and garden areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or a related field with Knowledge of various plants and fertilizers. 
• Proficiency in operating light machinery and a strong familiarity with Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform active tasks. 
• Outstanding communication skills in fluent English and a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 
• A minimum of a Senior High School SHS certificate or equivalent. 
• Tech-Savvy: Confident and independent computer user. 
• Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on epej.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com to apply