Facilities and Grounds Technician

Best Military Resume; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Military Resume is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to patrol and maintain the memorial site, perform litter removal, mowing, weed control, irrigation checks, and basic routine maintenance. The role requires early start at 7:00 AM and outdoor work year-round.

You will document completed work for government reports and lift up to 50 lbs, with a valid driver's license and ability to pass a federal background check.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.
• Experience operating mowers and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to pass a federal criminal background investigation.
• Reliable attendance for a 7:00 AM start.
• Able to work outdoors year-round and lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the site for litter and debris multiple times a day.
• Empty trash and haul it to the disposal site daily.
• Blow off plazas, sidewalks, and hardscape every morning before 8:00 AM.
• Collect mementos left by visitors daily.
• Remove stickers, gum, and weeds from pavers and walkways.
• Report graffiti or vandalism with photos the same day.
• Keep restrooms clean, stocked, and operating.
• Mow turf areas to National Park Service standards.
• Weed and maintain planting beds.
• Assist with irrigation checks and seasonal startup/winterization.
• Perform daily lighting inspections across the memorial.
• Assist with preventive maintenance on pumps and HVAC units.
• Document completed work, including photos, for required government reports

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing equipment operation

Outdoor work

Tools

Lawn mower

Landscaping equipment

Job description

About The Role

• Patrol the entire site for litter and debris multiple times a day
• Empty trash and haul it to the National Park Service disposal site daily
• Blow off plazas, sidewalks, and hardscape every morning before 8:00 AM
• Collect mementos left by visitors daily
• Remove stickers, gum, and weeds from pavers and walkways
• Report graffiti or vandalism with photos the same day
• Keep restrooms clean, stocked, and operating
• Mow turf areas to National Park Service standards
• Weed and maintain planting beds
• Assist with irrigation checks and seasonal startup/winterization
• Perform daily lighting inspections across the memorial
• Assist with preventive maintenance on pumps and HVAC units
• Document completed work, including photos, for required government reports

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grounds maintenance or landscaping experience
• Experience operating mowers and landscaping equipment
• Ability to pass a federal criminal background investigation
• Reliable attendance for a 7:00 AM start
• Able to work outdoors year-round and lift 50 lbs
• Valid driver's license

Nice to Have

• Military service with facilities or engineering background
• Small-engine upkeep experience
• Basic plumbing/electrical familiarity
• Custodial certifications