General Maintenance Worker

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician for a position located on a military installation in the UAE supporting the USAF. The General Maintenance Technician will be responsible for operating, inspecting, maintaining and repairing structural components to include pre-engineered permanent, semi-permanent and temporary facilities such as tension fabric shelters, trailer offices, lodging and water closets, metal ladders, stairs, railings, structures for air conditioning units, and etc as outlined in the USAF contract.

Will install, maintain and repair all assigned structural components, roofing systems, floor systems, foundations, gutter systems and surface coverings. Will also perform metal and fabric repair, fabrication work, welding support to include oxy / acetylene cutting, corrosion control, pavement painting and striping, vinyl sign production, locksmith services and form work for concrete. Must be able to remodel, refurbish or demolish existing facilities. Additionally, will install, maintain and repair protective coatings, sealants, epoxies, glues, paints and fencing. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Must be a Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a standard security clearance, if required. All structures contractors shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of construction. Must be fully qualified to work on the USAF systems which one will be assigned to work on or must have previously obtained at least a USAF 5-level certification equivalent and possess at least three (3) years of experience as a general maintenance technician at a USAF military installation with similar mission / project in scope and nature. Must have previous experience working with engineers, engineering technicians, or industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with working and communicating with the Government or military personnel. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must maintain a valid state driver license and be qualified to operate government general-purpose vehicle.

REQUIRED EDUCATION : A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of military and / or technical training in Structures / General Maintenance Technician.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Prefer candidate to have been experienced and certified in different structure skills in the USAF.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials / authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials / authorization at this work location.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands :

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Requires climbing, standing, bending, and working in cramped areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which occasionally may weigh over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have the ability to work well with others, to include the Government. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.