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Altus Technology Solutions
Maintenance Trades Helper
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$39,239 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance Trades Helper
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.
The Maintenance Trades Helper will work alongside skilled trades personnel and technical staff to support a variety of industrial and maintenance activities associated with C5ISR system integration, equipment installation, facility support, vehicle maintenance, and other mission-related work.
Primary 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 all 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. Qualifications
- 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.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in maintenance, construction, mechanical, industrial, fabrication, facilities, automotive, or a related trade is preferred.
- Familiarity with common hand tools and power tools is preferred.
- 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.
ISO 9001
2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission-critical challenges. Learn more at Altusts. Pay and Benefits- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance
- Education assistance for professional growth
- Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.