General Maintenance Technician

About the role

Amentum is hiring a General Maintenance Technician for its operations and maintenance team in Baltimore, MD. The role provides an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting and delivering emergency and preventive maintenance and repairs on building equipment, fixtures and systems in a commercial campus environment. It is a multi-craft position performed with minimal supervision as part of a self-directed team.

Key responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout, wear PPE, and comply with regulations, codes and permit systems.
• Repair, maintain and replace building and production equipment, and troubleshoot mechanical systems such as HVAC, pumps, agitators, hydraulic systems, RO/DI water systems and compressed air.
• Perform planned and preventive maintenance, including inspections, and carry out work orders while keeping customers informed.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures, manage spare parts inventory and assist in installing and servicing new equipment.
• Support contractors, vendors, project managers and building managers on projects and renovations, and recommend improvements to maintenance methods.
• Use measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments and computer tools, and work flexible hours, including possible weekends and holidays.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of maintenance experience in industrial HVAC, industrial mechanical machine repair or automotive repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher, and to climb ladders and stairs.
• Valid driver's license may be required; the position does not include sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client's location.
• Preferred: associate degree or trade school certification in industrial mechanical, HVAC or a related field, and experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems, industrial HVAC/R, plumbing and CMMS.

Required skills

• Knowledge of hand and power tools, air measuring instruments, refrigeration equipment, electrical meters, meggers and shop equipment.
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use, including the full Microsoft product line.
• Preferred: experience troubleshooting industrial mechanical equipment, vacuum systems, RO/DI water systems and large commercial HVAC/R equipment.

What we offer

• Pay of $28 to $33 per hour, depending on education, experience and skills.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and retirement benefits.