Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Installation Technician

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position will be onsite in Chesapeake, Virginia.

The IT shipboard and shore Labor Helper assists in the installation, maintenance, and support of IT equipment, Telephony equipment, shipboard systems, HF antenna and radar systems for the USCG and NIWC. This role provides labor support by handling physical tasks, moving equipment, and preparing work areas to ensure efficient setup and maintenance of electronic systems technology.

• Assist in the loading, unloading, and transportation of electronic equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepare and organize work areas by setting up cables, mounts, and protective coverings for electronic and IT equipment installation or maintenance.
• Support Technicians during installation, testing, and repair tasks by providing tools, lifting, and positioning equipment.
• Clean and maintain equipment and storage areas to ensure proper operation and organization.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to prevent damage to equipment and injury to personnel.
• Perform routine tasks such as cable pulling, mounting support, and basic wiring under supervision.
• Support the disposition of equipment.
• General labor will be required such as painting, wall repair, assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Work in a timely and professional manner. Keep manager and supervisors apprised of progress, maintain ability to work well with others, adhere to contract requirements, and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate with all team members.
• Perform physical tasks involving lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of tools is helpful but not required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Follow instructions and work effectively under supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to support technical staff.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance within 180 days of hire.
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work in various physical conditions, including confined spaces and elevated areas.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:
Familiarity with relevant tools and their use.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.