Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Amentum is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, ensuring high-quality standards and safe operational practices. This role requires strong leadership, expertise in landscape design and management, and a comprehensive understanding of safety procedures. Job Responsibilities: Managing and supervising grounds maintenance staff to ensure all landscaping tasks are completed effectively and efficiently. Planning and coordinating landscaping assignments, prioritizing tasks to align with overall program goals and timelines. Ensuring team compliance with all operational safety standards and providing guidance on safe landscaping practices. Designing, improving, and maintaining landscaped areas to achieve visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces. Overseeing the installation, pruning, mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control activities required for maintaining healthy and attractive landscapes. Inspecting and monitoring grounds to ensure proper maintenance and identifying areas for improvement or repair. Promoting and enforcing safety protocols to address all potential hazards associated with grounds maintenance operations, in compliance with applicable regulations. Ensuring team members are trained in and following best practices for the safe use of landscaping tools, equipment, chemicals, and machinery. Managing materials, equipment, and tools required for grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring proper storage, usage, and inventory control. Coordinating procurement of landscaping supplies and overseeing the maintenance and servicing of groundskeeping equipment. Preparing and submitting reports on landscaping activities, resource expenditures, and maintenance schedules. Documenting safety inspections, team training sessions, and incidents, as required. Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position. Required Qualifications: At least five (5) years of experience in landscape design and management, overseeing grounds maintenance for large-scale facilities or sites. Strong understanding of landscaping techniques, including plant care, irrigation systems, and pest management. Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and precautions related to grounds maintenance operations and equipment usage. Proven leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage a team and coordinate multiple landscaping tasks. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues proactively. Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide instruction, prepare reports, and coordinate with stakeholders. Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring. Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide. Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English. Preferred Qualifications : Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce. Certification or training related to landscaping, horticulture, or grounds management. Familiarity with military or government landscaping standards and practices. Valid country driver’s license. Experience using and maintaining landscaping machinery and equipment, including mowers, trimmers, sprayers, and irrigation systems. Other Responsibilities: Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job. Working Environment This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements. Physical Requirements Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.