Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Amentum; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a reliable Grounds Maintenance Laborer to join our Facility Services team at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The role focuses on daily hands-on landscape care across a 160-acre footprint, including mowing, trimming, weed pulling, and debris sweeping.

You will operate commercial lawn equipment, perform seasonal winterization, and support preventative fleet maintenance. The job requires 1-2 years of landscaping experience and a valid Driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in commercial landscaping, groundskeeping, or facility maintenance.
• Proven ability to operate zero-turn mowers, trimmers, blowers safely.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Tiered mowing operations using 52” zero-turn mowers, 42” finish mowers, and 30” walk-behind units.
• Precision detailing and trimming around parking lots, entrances, and courtyards.
• Hardscape and perimeter sanitation: blow off lots, sweep debris, haul waste.
• Prune and plant: install trees, shrubs, flowers, mulch; shape vegetation.
• Non-growing season projects: leaf vacuuming, canopy trimming, perimeter control.
• Preventative fleet maintenance: pre-trip checks, shop overhauls, blade grinding, oil changes.

Skills

Operator of lawn equipment

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Tools

Zero-turn mower

Line trimmer

Blower

Utility cargo vehicle

Job description

Amentum is currently seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Grounds Maintenance Laborer to join our Facility Services team in Fort Gordon, Georgia. This role is responsible for executing daily hands‑on landscape care across our 160-acre commercial footprint. Key duties include precision mowing, trimming, weed pulling, debris sweeping, and seasonal facility winterization.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Execution

• Tiered Mowing Operations: Safely operate a variety of commercial lawn equipment including 52” zero-turn mowers, 42” finish mowers, and 30” walk-behind units. Maintain strict deck adjustments based on turf tiers recommended for southern lawns containing Zoysia and Bermuda grasses.

• Precision Detailing & Trimming: Execute high-density string trimming and edge clipping around tight parking lot concrete fingers, main entrances, and courtyards. Safely maneuver equipment to fully protect parked vehicle profiles.

• Hardscape & Perimeter Sanitation: Mechanically blow off all asphalt parking lots, concrete walkways, and courtyards immediately following cutting. Conduct litter sweeps and debris hauling using utility vehicles.

• Prune and Plant: Install new trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulch. Prune vegetation to shape and improve growth, removing damaged leaves, branches, and twigs with shears, pruners, or chainsaws

• Non-Growing Season Projects: Execute leaf vacuuming, elevate tree canopy lines uniformly up to 12 feet using hand/chainsaws, shape dormant structural shrubs, and clear perimeter overgrowth.

• Preventative Fleet Maintenance: Perform daily pre-trip safety checks. Participate in Friday shop overhauls involving deck scraping, power washing, precision blade grinding/balancing, and engine oil/filter replacement.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in commercial landscaping, groundskeeping, or industrial facility maintenance is preferred.

• Equipment Skills: Proven ability to operate zero-turn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, and utility cargo vehicles safely.

• Physical Demands: Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor outdoors daily in hot summer conditions. Ability to continually bend, kneel, stand, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required to operate facility transport utility machines.

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Compensation Details

$18-$27/hourly USD

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