Helper I

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an experienced Helper I - Help in Mechanics / Plumbers at our Springfield, VA site. The Helper I assists skilled maintenance trades by performing tasks of lesser skill, such as supplying materials and tools, cleaning the work area, and helping journeymen by holding materials.

Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. The role emphasizes safety, basic computer use, and ability to lift up to 45 lbs, with no prior maintenance experience required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.
• Zero years of general maintenance experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep a worker supplied with materials and tools.
• Clean working area, machine, and equipment.
• Assist journeyman by holding materials or tools.
• Perform unskilled tasks as directed by journeyman.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Helper I - Help in Mechanics / Plumbers at our location in Springfield, VA. The Helper I assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill such as: keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools, cleaning working area, machine, and equipment; assisting journeyman by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by journeyman.

Must be a US Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from trade to trade. In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas and in others, the worker is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Zero years of general maintenance experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.

Compensation Details:

31.99

Original Posting:

10/13/2026 - 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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