Grounds/General Maintenance

Amentum•Destin, FL

1d•$26 - $32

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Grounds/General Maintenance worker to support a Facilities O&M services contract. The role provides day-to-day repairs and maintenance for facilities, equipment, building structures, and landscaping designated under O&M operations. The position requires working independently and collaboratively, following direction from the O&M Supervisor, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting customer satisfaction in a dynamic environment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends in support of the program’s mission. Work includes indoor and outdoor duties, including work in unconditioned areas during extreme heat, humidity, and sometimes extreme cold. The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods of 8–10 hours per shift. Duties include completing work orders through the site’s computer maintenance management system, selecting materials, preparing purchase requests when needed, and helping maintain shop inventory. Maintenance tasks include painting, basic carpentry and plumbing, sheetrock and metal siding repairs, and repair or replacement of locks, doors, floor and ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, trim, cove base, furniture, and windowpanes. Landscaping and grounds work includes mowing, edging, blowing, weed eating, pruning, brush cutting, forestry mulching, debris collection, road grading, pothole repairs, storm drain cleaning, pressure washing, gutter maintenance, and occasional pesticide or herbicide application. The employee also maintains and cleans government-issued items or property and may move or assemble furniture, set up furniture for events, and coordinate with other trades.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in general maintenance or a related field.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Heavy equipment experience with backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, telehandlers, and forklifts.
Experience with telescopic boom lifts and scissor lifts.
Ability to provide and maintain required certifications and credentials.
Proficiency with basic computer applications, including online training platforms, timekeeping systems, and email.
Valid driver’s license issued by the applicant’s state of residence.
Ability to obtain and maintain a limited commercial landscape maintenance (LCLM) license for herbicide and pesticide application.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Ability to work at heights using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Ability to obtain and maintain fall protection certification.
Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand for extended periods of 8–10 hours per shift and perform bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, twisting, and carrying.
Strong customer service, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and information-evaluation skills.
Self-motivation, initiative, adaptability, ability to manage multiple responsibilities, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe work environment and comply with site-specific policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Assurance (QA) policies, procedures, requirements, and performance objectives.
Follow work schedules and tasks directed by the O&M Supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.
Provide verbal feedback and/or a detailed daily report to the O&M Supervisor.
Execute work orders generated through the site’s computer maintenance management system (CMMS).
Select appropriate materials for assigned tasks, prepare detailed purchase requests when required, and assist with maintaining shop inventory.
Perform painting, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, sheetrock repairs, and metal siding patch repairs.
Perform grounds and landscaping maintenance, including mowing, edging, blowing, weed eating, pruning, brush cutting, forestry mulching, debris collection, road grading, pothole repairs, grading, storm drain cleaning, pressure washing, gutter maintenance, and occasional pesticide or herbicide application.
Repair or replace door locks, door closers, carpet tiles, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, door trim, doors, cove base, general wood or metal furniture, and broken windowpanes.
Maintain and clean government-issued items and/or property.
Perform other mission-support tasks, including moving and assembling furniture, setting up furniture for outside events, and working with other trades.
Complete required safety training and applicable self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Conform to Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable Quality System documents, customer contracts, and job-related quality and customer satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand, and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of applicable plans, procedures, and policies.