Trades Helper

ASRC Federal; Orient Point (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading government contractor in New York is seeking a Trades Helper to support operations and maintenance at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center. This role involves assisting with various maintenance tasks and requires a high school diploma along with two years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on health and safety as well as the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Two years of general experience in applicable crafts, with mechanical and electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and maintenance functions at the facility.
• Work on maintenance tasks including electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.
• Conduct building maintenance inspections.

Job description

Overview

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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. We are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work.

ASRC Federal Field Services, a Subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently seeking a Trades Helper at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center, located on Plum Island, NY. (1.5 nautical miles off North Fork of Long Island & 6 nautical miles off coast of Old Saybrook, CT). Marine transportation furnished by Government provided ferry.

Key Role

• Provide support to operations and maintenance functions at the research facility.
• Work alongside higher-level tradesmen and/or independently on a variety of maintenance tasks; may include maintenance in electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• Building maintenance and repairs such as painting and simple repairs.
• Assist in the performance of repairs and maintenance of facility equipment, motorized and non-motorized equipment and general facility maintenance; duties include, but are not limited to, preventive maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment and structures.
• Operate equipment as assigned and directed.
• Perform building maintenance inspection tours.
• Organize, assemble and deliver tools and supplies for maintenance tasks to the work site.
• Routine tasks such as delivery of supplies, ground keeping and painting.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Must possess two (2) years of general experience in applicable crafts, with mechanical and electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• This is a position essential to the facility operation. Work schedule is subject to rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization within the necessary contract timeframe. Possess a valid driver license and must undergo required physical examination and vaccinations.

Physical Requirements

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your whole body.
• Utilization of PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, and eye protection is required. Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50 lbs. Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to carry out housekeeping duties with minimal direction, following prescribed methods and directives.
• Assignments may require entry into biocontainment facilities, utility plants, a variety of storage buildings and construction sites. Work within the containment laboratory requires decontamination showers.
• You must be physically able to move freely in environments that are restricted in space, unsteady or otherwise not easily accessible. Ability to climb ladders, and lift to 50 lbs.
• As a condition for employment, all personnel entering the BSL-3 biocontainment facilities at Plum Island shall not be in contact with specific susceptible animals and their premises off Plum Island for a period of five (5) days after leaving biocontainment. Currently restricted species are cattle, sheep, goats, deer, other ruminants, and swine. Contact with horses, birds (agricultural and pet birds) and rabbits are normally permitted, but restrictions may be placed on staff working with or near-contagious agents affecting these species. Restricted livestock or other restricted animals may not be housed on the premises where the employee lives and where the quarantine cannot be enforced.

Benefits

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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