Helper or Helper II Security Clearance

Position: Helper I or Helper II with Security Clearance
Amentum is seeking an experienced Helper I or Helper II - Help in Mechanics, Plumbers, Sprinkler, and/or Electricians at our location in Springfield, VA. Helper I or Helper II will assist one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools, cleaning working area, machine, and equipment.
* Assisting journeyman by holding materials or tools.
* Performing other unskilled tasks as directed by journeyman.
* In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas and in others, the worker is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Experience and Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
* Helper I - Zero years of general maintenance experience required.
* Helper II - Minimum of three years of general maintenance experience required.
* Ability to lift 45 lbs.
* Computer

Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
* At least a Secret Clearance to start, and able get and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance Compensation Details:
US: $30 - $35 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:
02/09/2026 - 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. 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.

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