Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Amentum•Augusta, GA

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Grounds Maintenance Laborer for its Facility Services team in Fort Gordon, Georgia. The role performs daily hands-on landscape care across a 160-acre commercial footprint, including mowing, trimming, weed removal, debris cleanup, planting and pruning, seasonal projects, and facility winterization. The position also includes preventative maintenance of grounds equipment and utility vehicles. The work involves outdoor manual labor, including strenuous activity in hot summer conditions. The employee must be able to bend, kneel, stand, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The compensation range is $18.00–$20.00 per hour. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required to operate facility transport utility machines.
Must be able to perform strenuous outdoor manual labor daily, including in hot summer conditions.
Must be able to continually bend, kneel, and stand, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in commercial landscaping, groundskeeping, or industrial facility maintenance.
Proven ability to safely operate zero-turn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, and utility cargo vehicles.

Responsibilities

Safely operate 52-inch zero-turn mowers, 42-inch finish mowers, and 30-inch walk-behind mowers, adjusting mower decks for turf tiers recommended for Zoysia and Bermuda grasses.
Trim and edge around parking lot concrete fingers, entrances, and courtyards while protecting parked vehicles.
Blow debris from asphalt parking lots, concrete walkways, and courtyards after mowing; conduct litter sweeps and haul debris using utility vehicles.
Install trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulch; prune vegetation and remove damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
Perform non-growing-season work, including leaf vacuuming, raising tree canopies uniformly up to 12 feet, shaping dormant shrubs, and clearing perimeter overgrowth.
Conduct daily pre-trip safety checks and participate in Friday equipment maintenance, including deck scraping, power washing, blade grinding and balancing, and engine oil and filter replacement.
Perform seasonal facility winterization.