Electrician Maintenance

Amentum company; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrician Maintenance at Creech Air Force Base to perform a variety of electrical trade functions including installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used for generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, diagnosing problems, and performing load calculations while adhering to Lock-out-Tag-out safety protocols and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years’ experience as an electrician through training or apprenticeship.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Proficient with hand tools, testing equipment, and measurements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install or repair electrical equipment including generators, transformers, switchboards, and motors.
• Install, test, and repair fire safety and security systems.
• Diagnose electrical system problems from blueprints or specs.
• Perform load calculations for wiring and equipment.
• Respond to service calls within policy timelines.
• Maintain company vehicle daily checks.
• Follow Lock-out-Tag-out procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Electrician experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Measuring/testing equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking Electrician Maintenance for Creech Air Force Base to perform a variety of electrical trade functions such as installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. Able to decipher and repair electrical problems that arise due to faulty generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems or other transmission equipment. Must be able to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical systems or electrical equipment. Must be able to perform standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. Must be proficient in the use of electrician hand tools and measuring and testing equipment. Electrical safety is of paramount importance. Must completely understand the Lock-out-Tag-out program. Must have the ability to obtain and retain a security clearance. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
• Install, test, maintain and repair fire safety and security systems, such as fire alarms and suppression systems that ensure the safety of occupants of both residential and commercial facilities.
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locates and diagnoses trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. Works with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Respond to service calls within the allowable time frame. Participation in Quality Control and Safety Program. Must adhere to the Lockout/Tag out Program.
• Perform daily checks on company provided vehicle.
• Able to decipher and repair electrical problems.
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in electrical system or equipment.
• Remove and replace generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units and conduit systems.
• Work involves a variety of duties: Calibrates timers, thermostats and adjust contact points. Cleans and washes parts, using wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease and dust.
• Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers, and defective wiring.
• Replacing electrical receptacles, wires switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years’ experience as an electrician acquired through training and/or experience under a formal apprenticeship.
• Must be able to listen with comprehension to assist customers with problems.
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ability to be punctual.
• Must have patience to work under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Proficient use of personal computer, printer, camera, calculator, copy machine and other general office equipment.
• Will use a variety of construction tools, electrician and fire alarm tech hand tools, and measuring and testing instruments.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Work requires continuous walking, reaching overhead, kneeling, gripping, wrist torquing, bending, nimble use of fingers, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, standing and sitting. Work will require lifting up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures. Must comply with published Company work rules.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

$43.67

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:

10/01/2026 - 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.

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