Gardener Smithfield UT Temple

Gardener 2 (Full time) - Smithfield UT Temple

We are looking for a dedicated Gardener to maintain the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple grounds in Smithfield, UT. This full‑time role supports the Church’s mission by ensuring the grounds reflect the highest standards of care and by assisting on seasonal displays.

• Ensure the temple grounds reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience.
• Maintain standards established by the First Presidency.
• Perform gardener/grounds‑keeping work, including caring for landscaped areas, sidewalks, driveways, building entrances, and other designated zones.
• Resolve routine questions and problems; refer more complex issues to higher levels.
• Assist with seasonal displays.

• Mow lawns using hand and power mowers, maintain the original landscape plan by planting perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Trim and edge around walls, flower beds, and walkways using hand clippers and power edging tools; operate heavy tractors and other large power equipment as needed.
• Prune and shape shrubs and trees to promote optimal growth and enhance overall appearance.
• Apply herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides; conduct regular fertilization in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure all power equipment and machines are properly maintained.
• Provide guidance to volunteers in the maintenance of grounds.
• Water lawn and garden areas as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two to four years of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening, agriculture, landscape design, or a 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.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional developing a globally distributed gospel‑sending app to the facilities manager maintaining our buildings, employees innovate in service of worship and salvation. Only members of the Church who hold a current temple recommend are eligible for employment.

The Church is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification: 372502
• Job Category: CG – Custodial, Grounds & Maintenance
• Posting Date: 01/05/2026, 06:20 PM
• Location:
  
  NE Corner of 100 N and 800 W, Smithfield, UT, 84335, US
• Apply Before: 01/20/2026, 06:55 AM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Regular or Temporary:
  Regular
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Number of Openings: 1
• Investidura:
  Appointed with dignity; must be an endowed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints with a current temple recommend.
• NOTE:
  
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