About this role
- 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.
- 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