Amentum is seeking a General Maintenance Technician IV to join our Facilities Maintenance team in Des Moines, IA!  

Typical hours: Monday-Friday, 1st shift; overtime and hours may vary based on customer demand.

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for day-to-day upkeep of the office building, including, but not limited to; fixing minor issues, inspecting building systems, and ensuring a comfortable environment for employees and visitors. This position will provide expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance.

Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role. Must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot industrial facility equipment and systems other equipment as required. 
 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions.
• General Repairs: Patch drywall, paint walls, fix doors, replace ceiling tiles, and repair office furniture.
• Plumbing Maintenance: Fix leaky faucets, clear clogged drains, and service restroom fixtures.
• Electrical Upkeep: Replace light bulbs, change ballast, test emergency lights, and fix minor wiring issues.
• HVAC Support: Change air filters and check heating and cooling units for normal operation.
• Routine Inspections: Walk through the facility regularly to spot safety hazards or maintenance needs.
• Vendor Coordination: Meet and oversee outside contractors for major repairs like elevator or specialized electrical work.
• Inventory Management: Stock cleaning supplies, tools, and replacement parts
• Communicates noncompliance concerns to ensure corrective actions have taken place.
• Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical systems control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lock-out/tag-out procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Perform regular preventive and corrective maintenance of Kitchen, including Ice Machines
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.  
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Four years of maintenance experience or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.   
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements: 

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Compensation Details:

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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. 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.

Original Posting:

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.