Tonga: Gardener - Neiafu Temple

Job DescriptionThe Special Projects Department (SPD) is pleased to announce the availability of one permanent, full-time Gardener position at the Neiafu Tonga Temple. This role reports directly to the Temple Facility Manager and are expected to commence early January 2026.As a ground’s keeper, you will ensure temple grounds reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience. You will help maintain standards established by the First Presidency, perform gardening work, maintaining, and caring for landscaped areas, sidewalks, driveways, building entrances and other assigned areas.ResponsibilitiesPrune and shape shrubs and trees to provide optimum growth and enhance the beauty of temple grounds. Identify pest and disease problems, and apply appropriate remedy by spraying the turf, shrubs, and trees for insect, weed, or disease control. Also perform regular fertilization per established plan. Maintain landscape plan by mowing, trimming and edging turf areas. Perform other, diverse landscaping tasks, including both hard landscaping (such as minor stucco or concrete repairs) and soft landscaping (such as planting, mulching, pruning, and irrigation repairs).QualificationsOne to two years of experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, gardening, agriculture, landscape design, or related field. Basic knowledge of plants and fertilizers, and an eagerness to learn moreAbility to carry out instructions, independently, with the team, or with volunteersAble to meet the demands of outdoor work including, standing, kneeling, walking, reaching, lifting and varied weather conditions.Please note that only those with current legal status to reside and work in Tonga should apply for this position.Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on Sunday, 30 November 2025Any enquiries may be directed to pacificarearecruitment@ChurchofJesusChrist.orgAbout UsChurch 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.