Casual Base Grounds Maintenance Technician

Amentum company; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Casual Grounds Maintenance Technician to service the Williamsburg area in Virginia. The role involves maintaining grounds for industrial, commercial or public properties, including parks and athletic fields, using mowers, sprinklers, and hand tools.

You will help with seasonal tasks from landscaping to basic repairs. The position requires the ability to work outdoors year-round, lift up to 40 pounds, and obtain/maintain government clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to obtain/maintain government clearance.
• Experience operating riding mowers and landscaping equipment is a plus.
• Standing, lifting and bending; able to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds of industrial or public property in the Williamsburg area.
• Operate commercial mowers and landscaping equipment.
• Water lawns and shrubs; spray systems as needed.
• Pick up litter and sweep/work sites; remove snow/ice during winter.
• Repair fences, benches, and other basic structures; assist in minor repairs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Snow removal

Litter pickup

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Chainsaws

Leaf blowers

Snow blowers

Sprinkler systems

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.

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