Janitor / Grounds Maintenance

Raytheon; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Laborer, Grounds Maintenance at Raytheon in New Kent, VA performs routine site upkeep and supports upgrades across ROTHR facilities. The role requires a high school diploma and basic grounds experience, plus the ability to follow written procedures and operate lawn equipment.

You will maintain lawns, hedges, and shrubs, assist with pesticide applicator qualification if applicable, and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must have a minimum of six months combined practical Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out the instructions outlined in written procedures with little supervision.
• Applicant must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
• If employed in excess of 12 months, the selected candidate must be able to qualify as a Registered Technician for State Certified Pesticide Applicator.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of all areas of the site facilities. Operate and perform simple maintenance on lawn equipment as needed.
• Provide labor support to site projects and upgrades.
• Maintain the grounds of the ROTHR facilities to include cutting grass, trimming hedges, edging, pruning shrubs, planting grass, spreading fertilizer, and application of pesticides.
• Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Follow written procedures

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location:

US-VA-NEW KENT-9980-CUST ~ 9980 Rockahock Bar Rd ~ ROCKAHOCK (External Site)

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-NEW KENT-9980-CUST ~ 9980 Rockahock Bar Rd ~ ROCKAHOCK (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

New Kent, VA

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

For over 30 years, Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine cleaning of all areas of the site facilities. Operate and perform simple maintenance on lawn equipment as needed.
• Provide labor support to site projects and upgrades.
• Maintain the grounds of the ROTHR facilities to include cutting grass, trimming hedges, edging, pruning shrubs, planting grass, spreading fertilizer, and application of pesticides.
• Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must have a minimum of six months combined practical Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Applicant must have the ability to comprehend and carry out the instructions outlined in written procedures with little supervision.
• Applicant must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
• If employed in excess of 12 months, the selected candidate must be able to qualify as a Registered Technician for State Certified Pesticide Applicator.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Current Registered State Pesticide Applicator.
• Previous or current security clearance.

This position is on a service contract with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate of $17.86/hour. In addition, a Health & Welfare benefit is paid at $6.00/hour.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

No relocation is provided for this position

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.