Maintenance Trades Helper

Altus Technology Solutions•St. Inigoes, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Trades Helper to support maintenance, repair, fabrication, installation, and field service activities for a U.S. Navy mission at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) in St. Inigoes, Maryland. This position is contingent upon contract award, with hiring anticipated to begin upon award. The role works alongside skilled trades personnel and technical staff on industrial and maintenance activities, including C5ISR system integration, equipment installation, facility support, vehicle maintenance, and other mission-related work. The position is onsite and scheduled for the day shift, Monday through Friday, with potential schedule flexibility based on mission requirements. The hourly pay is $19.68. The Maintenance Trades Helper prepares work areas, tools, equipment, and materials; assists skilled trades personnel with hands-on maintenance and installation work; and supports inspections, testing, troubleshooting, repair, material handling, and field service. The helper must follow technical instructions and safety, security, OPSEC, and information protection requirements while maintaining clean, organized work areas. Applicants must be U.S. citizens unless otherwise waived by the Government and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within the required timeframe. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, as is prior experience in a related maintenance or trade field.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen unless otherwise waived by the Government.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within the required timeframe.
Ability to follow technical instructions and safely perform hands-on work.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials as required.
Ability to work in industrial, shop, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
Ability to work effectively with skilled trades personnel, technicians, engineers, and other members of a multidisciplinary team.
Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
Dependable, motivated, and willing to learn new technical and trade skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of maintenance, construction, or facilities support experience.
Previous experience in maintenance, construction, mechanical, industrial, fabrication, facilities, automotive, or a related trade.
Familiarity with common hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled trades personnel with maintenance, repair, installation, fabrication, and modification activities.
Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, and materials for assigned tasks.
Assist with the installation, removal, relocation, and modification of equipment and assemblies.
Support material handling, equipment movement, and staging activities.
Assist with vehicle maintenance and other industrial support activities as required.
Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment safely and appropriately.
Assist with drilling, cutting, grinding, sanding, fastening, and other basic shop or maintenance activities.
Support sheet metal, welding, painting, finishing, rigging, and other trades-related activities as directed.
Assist with equipment foundations, mounting hardware, cable assemblies, and other installation components.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
Follow technical instructions, drawings, manuals, safety procedures, and established work practices.
Assist with inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
Properly handle tools, equipment, materials, and Government property.
Comply with applicable safety, security, OPSEC, and information protection requirements.
Support emergent maintenance and field service requirements as needed.
Perform other related duties in support of mission requirements.