Casual Base Grounds Maintenance Technician

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Casual Grounds Maintenance Technician located in the Williamsburg area in Virginia. The Grounds Maintenance Technician maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields. Job Requirements: Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods. Operating commercial mowers and landscaping equipment. Using a hose or activating sprinkler system. Picking up or blowing leaves, paper, or other litter. Removing snow/ice from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower. Spreading salt on walkways and other areas. Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, and guardrails. Assisting in the repair of road walk, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing. Operation chainsaws and other equipment for clearing downed trees, cutting down trees, or removing limbs from trees. Minimum Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards. Ability to obtain/maintain government issued clearance. Experience operating riding mowers, chainsaws, and other commercial landscaping equipment is a plus, but not required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards Standing, lifting, bending, carrying loads of 40 pounds during the duration of the shift. Ability to work outdoors during all seasons. High school diploma or GED Valid Drivers License US or Naturalized Citizen Base Resident only 16 years of age, after interview Have government issued clearance at time of application or Base resident or Base access Compensation Details: 21.52 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 09/30/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .