General Maintenance Worker

Amentum•Herlong, CA

About The Position

Purpose and Scope: This position is a general assistant worker to journeyman maintenance professionals. The candidate will be capable of performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks, such as replacement of faucet washers, filters, and toilet rings. Candidate will need a basic working knowledge of hand and power tools and proper usage, to include appropriate PPE. Tasks will include environmental clean-up of non-hazardous material under supervision and require problem identification and resolution. Candidate will be required to work without supervision and independently problem-solve a variety of issues. Essential Responsibilities: Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors. Using plaster or compound to complete minor wall or ceiling repair, including paint, drywall, and paneling replacement and repair. Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets, tiles, concrete flooring, steps, and sidewalks. Performing general maintenance and upkeep on equipment and machinery. Cleaning, replacement, and repair of air ducts and similar routine HVAC maintenance and assisting HVAC professionals in a variety of tasks. Disposable of waste materials/recyclables through the use of machine hoppers, roll-offs, and other required equipment. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment for all relevant tasks. Performs all housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed to ensure workspace upkeep. Performs all other duties as assigned, requested, or related, unless otherwise excluded by this description or the established collective bargaining agreement. Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Twelve months job related experience and/or training is required. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required. Must be physically capable of, lifting 45 pounds, standing on stepladders, and reaching overhead. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle. Position may require travel. Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Must be able to speak, read and understand English. This position requires a pre-employment physical examination. Must be available for any shift, must be willing to work weekends and other hours as needed. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Shop environment in which heavy equipment is operated, potentially loud environments, and some pieces of equipment have exposed moving components, frequent lifting up to 45 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying, and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Must be able to acknowledge and respond to emergency lights and sirens and be capable of wearing a protective mask. Compensation & Benefits HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $24.44 (Hourly rate set by CBA) This position includes a competitive benefits package, to include: Employees are provided with $7.50 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period for the purchase of the following benefits: medical, dental, AD&D insurance, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability. Paid vacation. Annual allotment in the form of a biweekly accrual as follows: 144 hours for 0-5 years of service, 194 hours for 5-10 years of service, 224 hours for 10-15 years of service, and 264 for more than 15 years of service. 401k 11 Paid holidays annually (prorated dependent on hire date) 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: 24.44 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: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: 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 insurance Pet 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: 02/13/2026 - 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. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Requirements

Twelve months job related experience and/or training is required.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
Must be physically capable of, lifting 45 pounds, standing on stepladders, and reaching overhead.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
Position may require travel.
Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
Must be able to speak, read and understand English.
This position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
Must be available for any shift, must be willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
Using plaster or compound to complete minor wall or ceiling repair, including paint, drywall, and paneling replacement and repair.
Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets, tiles, concrete flooring, steps, and sidewalks.
Performing general maintenance and upkeep on equipment and machinery.
Cleaning, replacement, and repair of air ducts and similar routine HVAC maintenance and assisting HVAC professionals in a variety of tasks.
Disposable of waste materials/recyclables through the use of machine hoppers, roll-offs, and other required equipment.
Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment for all relevant tasks.
Performs all housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed to ensure workspace upkeep.
Performs all other duties as assigned, requested, or related, unless otherwise excluded by this description or the established collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

Employees are provided with $7.50 per hour paid, up to 80 hours per pay period for the purchase of the following benefits: medical, dental, AD&D insurance, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and short-term disability.
Paid vacation. Annual allotment in the form of a biweekly accrual as follows: 144 hours for 0-5 years of service, 194 hours for 5-10 years of service, 224 hours for 10-15 years of service, and 264 for more than 15 years of service.
401k
11 Paid holidays annually (prorated dependent on hire date)
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 insurance
Pet insurance