National Memorial Facilities and Grounds Technician
Job Description
Job Description
National Memorial Facilities and Grounds Technician
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial — National Mall, Washington, DC
Company: Lean Synergy Solutions
Location: Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 540 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Occasional weekend or early-morning work when special events are scheduled at the memorial.
Pay: $26.68/hour + $5.09/hour Health & Welfare benefit (Service Contract Act position; paid vacation and federal holidays per the wage determination). Overtime eligible.
Disabled veterans and veterans strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Job
Lean Synergy Solutions is hiring a full-time Facilities and Grounds Technician to care for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, a four-acre national memorial park at the base of Capitol Hill honoring President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower. You will be one of two on-site staff responsible for keeping this national landmark in exceptional condition for millions of visitors. This is hands-on outdoor work at one of the most visible sites in the country — you will take real pride in what you maintain.
What You'll Do
Grounds & Site Appearance (daily)
- Patrol the entire site for litter and debris multiple times a day; empty trash and haul it to the National Park Service disposal site daily.
- Blow off plazas, sidewalks, and hardscape every morning before 8:00 AM.
- Collect mementos left by visitors daily; remove stickers, gum (plastic scraper), and weeds from pavers and walkways.
- Report graffiti or vandalism with photos the same day; clean what is approved for cleaning.
- Keep restrooms clean, stocked, and operating; check toilets, urinals, sinks, and the drinking fountain daily.
Landscaping
- Mow turf areas (zero-turn and push mowers) to National Park Service standards; trim, edge every two weeks, and remove clippings.
- Weed and maintain planting beds; refresh mulch; remove leaves in season.
- Assist with irrigation checks, seasonal startup/winterization, and protecting turf during events.
Facilities & Systems Support
- Perform daily lighting inspections across the memorial and help replace failed lamps and fixtures.
- Assist the Site Lead with preventive maintenance on pumps, HVAC units, and other equipment in the underground equipment room.
- Polish metal surfaces; spot-clean bronze sculptures (warm water and soft cloth); help clean stone surfaces per approved methods.
- Document completed work, including photos, for required government reports.
What You Need
- 2+ years of grounds maintenance, landscaping, janitorial/facilities, or building maintenance experience (military facilities/engineering experience counts fully).
- Experience operating mowers and landscaping equipment; zero-turn mower experience a plus.
- Ability to pass a federal criminal background investigation and obtain a government-issued site ID (PIV card) — required for this site.
- Reliable attendance for a 7:00 AM start, and flexibility for occasional weekends/special events.
- Able to work outdoors year-round and lift 50 lbs; comfortable on your feet all day.
- Professional, courteous, and low-key conduct around memorial visitors — this is a place of honor and reflection.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice to Have
- Military service, especially with facilities, engineering, or public works background.
- Small-engine upkeep, basic plumbing/electrical familiarity, irrigation systems, or custodial certifications.
What We Provide
- Uniforms and required safety equipment.
- $5.09/hour Health & Welfare benefit on top of base wage (cash or benefits), paid federal holidays, and paid vacation per the federal wage determination.
- Training on all site systems and procedures, including hand-over training from the current contractor.
- The chance to be the caretaker of a national memorial.
Lean Synergy Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a federal background investigation as required for access to the site.