Precision Groundskeeper: Mowing, Pruning & Planting

Amentum; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax‑saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

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 seasonal winterization.

Responsibilities include operating commercial mowing equipment, detailed trimming, hardscape cleaning, pruning, and non-growing season projects. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in commercial landscaping/groundskeeping preferred.
• Ability to operate commercial lawn equipment safely (mowers, trimmers, blowers).
• Must perform strenuous outdoor work daily in hot conditions.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record to operate facility transport equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of lawn equipment, including 52" zero-turn mowers and 42"/30" mowers.
• Perform precision mowing, trimming, weed pulling, debris sweeping, and seasonal winterization.
• Conduct hardscape cleaning, litter sweeps, and debris hauling with utility vehicles.
• Install trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulch; prune vegetation to shape and promote growth.
• Complete leaf removal, tree canopy work up to 12 feet, and prune dormant shrubs.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Line trimmers

Blowers

Utility cargo vehicles

Job description

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 seasonal winterization.

Responsibilities include operating commercial mowing equipment, detailed trimming, hardscape cleaning, pruning, and non-growing season projects. A valid driver's license is required.