Laborer, Ground Maintenance

RTX; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No relocation

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker in Vieques, PR. The role requires routine site maintenance, lawn care, and operating basic equipment. You will support site projects and perform related duties to keep facilities well-presented and compliant with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, with at least six months of grounds experience, and a clean driving record. Must be able to qualify as a pesticide applicator after 12 months and adhere to site procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• At least six months combined practical Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
• Eligible to qualify as a Registered Technician for State Certified Pesticide Applicator after 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of all areas of the site facilities.
• Operate and perform simple maintenance on lawn equipment; provide labor support to site projects.
• Maintain LOT grounds: mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, pesticide application, and corrosion control.
• Execute other related duties as assigned and required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving record

Pesticide application knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Registered State Pesticide Applicator (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-VIEQUES-200-CUST ~ 200 Vieques Rd ~ BLDG 2037 (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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

This position is on a service contract with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate of $17.75/hour. In addition,

a Health & Welfare benefit is paid at $6.00/hour.

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, application of pesticides, and corrosion control.
• Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Applicant must have at least six months combined practical Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Applicant must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
• If employed an 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.
• Applicant must have the ability to comprehend and carry out the instructions outlined in written procedures with little supervision.

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.

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.

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