Maintenance Trade Helper

Amentum; Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Maintenance Trade Helper to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, GA. The role assists skilled trades by supplying materials and tools, keeps the work area clean, and supports journey-level workers with various tasks.

It requires a High School diploma or equivalent and driving license. Physical requirements include climbing, lifting, and working at heights while wearing protective gear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Verifiable vocational training or 1 year of construction/facilities maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades by supplying materials and tools, and cleaning work areas.
• Assist journey-level workers by holding materials or tools and performing unskilled tasks as directed.
• Follow safety procedures and work under guidance of craftsperson.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crescent wrench

Channel locks

Screwdrivers

Hammer

Combination wrench

Tape measure

Hacksaw

Torpedo level

Tool bag

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is currently seeking for a Maintenance Trade Helper to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

Position Summary

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 work area, machine, and equipment; assisting journey-level worker by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled task as directed by craftsperson or pars of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis. The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from trade to trade. In some trades the helper is confined to supply, lifting, holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas. In others, they are permitted to perform specialized machine operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Verifiable vocational training or one (1) year verifiable experience working in the field of construction or facilities maintenance and repair.
• Must be able to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Physical Requirements

• Walking: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Climbing: Working up to 35 feet
• Will be working from height’s 6’ to 200’ off ground.
• Will be working in confined spaces.
• Stooping/ Bending: Frequent
• Crawling: Occasional
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

Required Tools

• Crescent wrench (15/16 In./24mm and 1-5/16 In./34mm)
• Channel locks (two pair)
• Basic Screwdrivers( Philips, Slotted, etc.)
• Basic Hammer
• Combination Wrench Set (up to 7/8" and 24mm)
• Tape Measure (25ft)
• Hacksaw
• 9" Torpedo Level
• Tool Bag

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Compensation Details

$27.75

Original Posting

09/14/2026 - 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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