Helper I

Amentum • Springfield, VA

5d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Helper I to assist workers in the skilled maintenance trades, including mechanics and plumbers, at its Springfield, Virginia location. The role supports one or more workers by performing specific or general duties requiring less skill, such as supplying materials and tools, cleaning work areas and equipment, holding materials or tools for journeymen, and performing other unskilled tasks as directed. The tasks permitted vary by trade and may include supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools; cleaning work areas; or, in some trades, operating specialized machinery or performing parts of the trade also performed by full-time workers. The Helper I performs other appropriate responsibilities as assigned.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as is education or training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. No general maintenance experience is required. The role requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Microsoft Office Suite skills are preferred.

Compensation is listed as 31.99. The original posting date is 11/04/2026; the position is open until filled, with the requisition expected to remain open for at least three days and a closing date no earlier than three days after posting, subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal or informal education or training sufficient to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Zero years of general maintenance experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supply workers with materials and tools.
• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
• Assist journeymen by holding materials or tools.
• Perform other unskilled tasks as directed by a journeyman.
• Depending on the trade, lift and hold materials and tools, clean work areas, operate specialized machinery, or perform parts of a trade also performed by full-time workers.
• Perform other appropriate responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED