Casual Grounds Maintenance Technician

About the role

Amentum is seeking a casual Grounds Maintenance Technician in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The role maintains the grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses and athletic fields.

Key responsibilities

• Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, and water lawn and shrubs during dry periods
• Operate commercial mowers and landscaping equipment, including chainsaws for clearing downed trees and trimming limbs
• Use a hose or activate a sprinkler system, and pick up or blow away leaves, paper and other litter
• Remove snow and ice from walks, driveways, roads and parking lots with a shovel and snow blower, and spread salt on walkways
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables and guardrails, and help repair road walks, buildings and mechanical equipment
• Clean workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• US or naturalized citizen, base resident only, aged 16 or older after the interview
• Government-issued clearance at the time of application, or base resident or base access
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons, lift and carry loads of 40 pounds during a shift, and adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines
• Experience with riding mowers, chainsaws and commercial landscaping equipment is a plus but not required

What we offer

• Pay of $21.52 per hour, subject to variation
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance