Junior Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays annually

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Junior Technician for the Space Force Range Contract to assist with depot and engineering repairs on PME and related electro-mechanical systems. You will help with inspections, troubleshooting, and refurbishments, including rigging and crane-lift support.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic electronics knowledge, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training and safety compliance are emphasized, with potential travel and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years related experience and/or knowledge of basic electronic principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with hand/power tools, shop equipment, forklifts.
• Good comprehension of equipment manuals.
• Ability to become knowledgeable with OSHA Standards.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to free climb or work from high-reach equipment at heights >150'.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• May travel to off-base locations.
• Flexibility to work non-duty hours or weekends.
• Must obtain/maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship).
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with depot and engineering repairs, refurbishments, and maintenance on PME.
• Assist with inspections, troubleshooting, adjustments, repair/refurbish/replace, bearings, seals, gears, motors, pumps, and more.
• Assist with rigging and crane-lift support.
• Maintain depot shop equipment records and documentation.
• Support equipment installations and removals.
• Work at heights on towers and lifts.
• Complete required training to achieve proficiency and certification.
• Adhere to safety, security, and timekeeping policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Physical stamina

OSHA knowledge

Lifting capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand tools & power tools

Shop equipment

Forklifts

Job description

Junior Technician for the Space Force Range Contract

Typical Duties

• Assist with Depot and engineering related repairs, refurbishments, and maintenance on Prime Mission Equipment (PME).
• Assist with inspections, troubleshooting, adjusting, aligning, repair/refurbish/replace, bearing, seals, gears, motors, pumps, dehydrators, heat exchangers, compressors, antenna/pedestals, hydraulic/pneumatics sub-systems, various other electro-mechanical system components, various types of cable assemblies, coax, and waveguide.
• Assist with rigging and crane-lifts support.
• Assist maintenance on Depot Shop equipment, including record-keeping/documentation.
• Provide support to equipment installations/modifications and removals.
• Climb or work from towers, platforms, ladders, scissor lifts, 45'/80' man-lifts, 170' Condor man-lift.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner to establish a level of proficiency and certification essential for mission support.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to job site safety, security, and timekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to two years related experience and/or knowledge of basic electronic principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with hand/power tools, shop equipment, forklifts.
• Good comprehension of equipment manuals.
• Ability to become knowledgeable with Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to free climb or work from high-reach equipment at heights more than 150'.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sustain prolonged periods of standing, kneeling and or repeated stooping.
• May be required to travel in support of work at off base locations.
• The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project, Depot Unscheduled Depot Level Maintenance (UDLM) or Emergency Depot Level Maintenance (EDLM) requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.
• Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation

Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $28.62-$35.73 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually

Compensation Details: 35.73

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

• 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

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.

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