Grounds Landscape Sweeper

Job title: Grounds Landscape Sweeper

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 care for and maintain headquarters facilities and support resiliency and events to create a place where the Spirit may reside and the work of salvation and exaltation can be accomplished.

The Landscape Sweeper role serves as a team member to provide care and cleaning to world renowned landscapes, fixtures, and paths. Grounds Services with Headquarters Facilities Maintenance 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.

Why Work At The Church Is For You:

• You’ll work in a wholesome environment with temple-worthy coworkers and shifts started with prayer.
• There are opportunities to expand your professional network within Church employment and you’ll have access to various resources crafted for your professional development.

Shift Details:

• Church Headquarters Facilities Department (HQF)
• Monday - Friday: Hours may range between 6:45am-3:30pm (30 hours a week) - Church Office Building
• This is a 30-hour-a-week part-time position.
• Compensation: $16.40-$24.00 an hour depending on experience
• This position is eligible for limited medical benefits

Please Note: This position does not qualify for students required to work on the Ensign College Campus

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanized cleaning equipment, such as outdoor vacuums, large scrubbers and sweepers, power washers, leaf blowers etc.
• Operate aerial lifts and forklifts.
• Building exterior cleaning including fountains and landscape fixtures.
• Sanitize areas, outdoor furnishings or fixtures as instructed.
• Dispose of trash, waste, and other materials.
• Perform emergency cleanups including floods, bodily fluids, spills, etc.
• Restock and order cleaning supplies.
• Move outdoor furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Remove leaves or snow.
• On-call responsibilities are required.
• May be asked to assist/cross-train with gardening responsibilities.
• Report safety or security issues and needed repairs.
• Perform other duties and attend meetings as assigned.
• Perform self-directed work while handling complex issues and processes.
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others.
• Responsible for applying safety protocols and courtesy especially regarding public interactions.
• Will be working in damp, dusty, outdoor, extreme weather, and/or dirty areas.
• Requires working with various cleaning solvents and chemicals.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2 years general work experience.
• Must certify in the use of any equipment needed including sweepers, lifts, power washers, forklifts, etc.
• Ability to understand instructions, complete tasks, and address issues and problems individually and as a team.
• Can independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 pounds, as well as ability to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, sit, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Can work from ladders and mechanical lifts for extended periods of time.
• Understands how to work with commercial-grade cleaners and chemicals.
• Ability to work professionally and positively with others and alone without constant supervision.
• Capable of understanding instructions both verbally and in writing and able to ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Comply with all regulations associated with the handling of chemicals.
• Required to work outside during all seasons, temperatures, and types of weather.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred:

• Interest and willingness to expand responsibilities to other landscape duties.

• Industrial indoor or outdoor hard surface maintenance experience.

• Ability to understand English for general communication, video training, building security, and safety.

• 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.