Laborer, Grounds Maint

Amentum; Indian Springs (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Laborer, Grounds Maintenance for Creech Air Force Base to perform grass cutting, watering, trimming, and debris cleanup. The role includes snow removal and range cleanup activities, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities cover maintaining equipment, performing fertilization per supervisor, and assisting in routine repairs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Nevada license, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Union-affiliated position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a valid Nevada driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to read, write and receive written and/or verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, trimmers, and edger.
• Perform grounds maintenance and cleaning tasks.
• Maintain grass height of 2–3 inches.
• Support safety and quality programs.

Skills

Driver's license

Security clearance

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Weed eaters

Hedge trimmers

Hand pruners

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Laborer, Grounds Maintenance for Creech Air Force Base.

Purpose and Scope:

Provide grounds maintenance services for the industrial, man camp, and remote radar sites. Duties include grass cutting of the athletic fields, watering, trimming, edging, weed pulling, trash pick-up at the landfill, and minor repairs to structures and equipment. May spray lawns shrubs and trees with fertilizer. Will be involved with the herbicide program for the abatement of weeds. During the late fall and early winter months will be involved with the clean-up and clearing the fence lines of tumble weed to establish fire breaks and clear zones. Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovels and snow blowers. Spreads salt on walkways and other areas. Will be involved with range cleanup activities associated with Coronet Cleans and Battle Damage Assessments associated with those same ranges. In addition, perform routine repairs on fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings, also assists in repairing roads, walkways, buildings, and mechanical equipment. Ensures all comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots are free of debris by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing. Assists facility craftsman as required in routine and corrective maintenance activities. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participation in Quality Control and Safety Program.
• Perform daily checks on company provided equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to use mowers, trimmers, and edger.
• Clean ground maintenance equipment.
• Police grounds prior to mowing or trimming.
• Ensure and maintain grass at a height of 2”-3”
• Perform watering of lawns per guidance of supervisor.
• Perform fertilization per guidance of supervisor.
• Perform debris and rodent clean up.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ability and knowledge to use the following: rid-a-mowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers, hand pruners, different high reach equipment used for tree trimming, concrete forms (steel and wood forms), assorted concrete tools used for finishing concrete, shovels, concrete vibrating, concrete mixers, assorted compaction equipment (hand compaction up to 2 ton hand cylinders).
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to obtain and retain a valid Nevada driver's license.
• Must have the ability to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance as required by the customer.
• Ability to read, write and receive written and/or verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions.
• Ability to be punctual and possess patience to work under stressful conditions.
• Lifting of weight up to seventy (70) pounds is required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Use industrial equipment and work outside in all adverse conditions.
• Physical requirements include being able to lift as a minimum seventy (70) pounds when required, sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching, driving, weed-eating, chopping, long hours behind a vehicle or tractor, hand concrete mixing, walking short distances, when required, to included working in normal and adverse weather conditions due to work requirements.

Benefits:

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and parental leave. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Compensation Details:

$31.05

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:

• 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 insurancePet 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:

08/13/2026 - 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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