New Zealand: Temple Groundskeeper

Job Description

• The Special Projects Department (SPD) is seeking to appoint a Temple Groundskeeper. This will assist with basic landscaping and grounds maintenance activities and help ensure that temple grounds reflect the sacredness, beauty, and cleanliness that support the temple experience. This is a permanent full-time position based at the Hamilton Temple reporting to the Temple Groundskeeper Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, and assisting with planting flowers, shrubs, and other landscape features in accordance with the landscape design plans
• 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
• Assist with seasonal and weather-related tasks, including hazard management where applicable
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures and maintaining established temple grounds standards

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)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods of time
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• A commitment to safe work practices and willingness to complete required training and certifications
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proof of legal right to work in New Zealand
• A police background check may be required
• Preferred
• Experience or qualifications in horticulture, agronomy, arboriculture, landscaping, landscape design, or landscape technology would be advantageous
• Knowledge of plants, fertilizers, and landscape maintenance practices is desirable