HQF - Temporary Gardener 1 - Fall Planting - Full Time Schedule - Temple Square

HQF - Temporary Gardener 1 - Fall Planting - Full Time Schedule - Temple Square

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

Job Description Love working outdoors and making places look beautiful? We’re looking for someone to join our fall-seasonal Grounds Crew at Church Headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City. You’ll help create and maintain stunning flower beds, festive Christmas displays, and well-kept landscapes that welcome everyone who visits Historic Temple Square and other Church Buildings. You’ll work 20–40 hours a week, typically from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some flexibility in scheduling. Be ready to jump in for snow removal when needed. This is a temporary position lasting up to 6 months. If you enjoy working with your hands, being outside, and contributing to something meaningful, we’d love to have you on the team! 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 a variety of resources crafted for your professional development. Shift Details: Compensation: $18.00/hr Monday - 20-40 hours/week - 7:00am to 3:30pm Flexible schedules available THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION - not lasting more than 6 months. Limited benefits available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting the fall flower beds; this includes the tulip bulbs for the world-famous Temple Square tulip displays
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including the set up/take down of Christmas lights and displays
• Assist with grounds maintenance as assigned
• Assist with snow removal, which will include shoveling snow
• You could be asked to work select weekends for snow removal
• Maintain good public relations - report problems to supervisor
• Work may involve the use of motorized equipment such as a walk behind snow blower, walk behind lawn mower, and working from ladders or other high locations
• May be required to use hand tools or motorized tools
• May be required to travel to multiple buildings off Temple Square

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing the assigned work in an outdoor setting in all seasons of the year

• Ability to operate assigned equipment such as the following: walk behind snow blower, walk behind lawn mower, and other motorized tools. Training will be provided

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended periods of time

• Must be able to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as 50 lbs

• Must be able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as 100 lbs

• Must be able to fit into confined spaces and maneuver flower beds without causing damage

• Demonstrate knowledge of various plants and fertilizers

• Must be able to climb ladders and work in high locations on a mechanical lift and building ledges

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Job Identification 376546

• Job Category CG - Custodial, Grounds & Maintenance

• Posting Date 07/20/2026, 06:02 PM

• Locations 60 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (On-site)

• Apply Before 08/03/2026, 02:00 AM

• Job Schedule Full time Regular or Temporary Temporary

• Worker Type Employee

• Number of Openings 12

• Worthiness Qualification Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

• Posting Notice/More Info Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice.

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