General Maintenance Technician

Amentum company; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Ladson, SC is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to join our operations and maintenance team. The role supports entry-level maintenance tasks across building systems, responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing emergency and preventive maintenance on equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential variations based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Entry-level knowledge responding to work orders and performing maintenance tasks.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related trades.
• Ability to work within safety guidelines and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs maintenance and repairs on building equipment and systems.
• Responds to work orders, inspects equipment, and performs preventive maintenance.
• Operates hand tools and diagnostic instruments for maintenance tasks.
• Performs planned maintenance and maintains parts inventory.
• Supports installation, inspection, and servicing of equipment.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or trade school certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to join our operations & maintenance team in Ladson, SC.

Work schedule will be Monday - Friday 7am- 3:30pm

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.00 -$21.00 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Typical work schedule will vary based on business demand.

This position is responsible for providing an entry level knowledge in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing emergency and preventive maintenance and repairs on the building equipment, fixtures and systems in a manufacturing environment.

Working under supervision as a member of directed work team, this is a multi-craft position that may perform equipment repairs and general non-licensed maintenance work, as well as support other licensed trades as directed. Requires basic working knowledge of all types and applications of equipment pertaining to maintenance and operations for assigned area, and the ability to work within machine tolerances. General maintenance, including minor duties in carpentry, painting, sheet metal, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks, replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, hanging doors and installing door locks, replacing broken window panes, and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

The General Maintenance Technician must have the ability to identify and report any safety-related issues and work to help fix equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs all facility and production associated equipment in compliance with all company regulations and standards.
• Identifies equipment failures, inspects, replaces, alters, and maintains in good repair all building and related equipment.
• Performs planned maintenance on all building equipment and related services for specific area while being sensitive and responsive to customer needs.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections.
• Executes planned maintenance procedures, performs job estimates, maintains spare parts inventory. Keeps stock persons informed as to parts consumed from inventory.
• Assists in installing, inspecting new equipment and servicing installations.
• Provides support to co-workers, contractors, vendors, project managers, building managers, and engineers as necessary to support project and renovation work.
• Complies with all governmental, company, and industrial regulations, codes, and standards, health safety practices, and permit systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 0-1 years of maintenance experience in one of the following trades or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience: Industrial HVAC/ Industrial Mechanical Machine Repair, or Automotive Repair.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or trade school certification in Industrial Mechanical, HVAC, or a related field.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.
• Work schedules can change based on critical business needs.

Compensation Details:

$19-$21

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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