Maintenance Mechanic – Water Distribution

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The Maintenance Mechanic – Water Distribution supports Base Support Operations by maintaining, repairing, and inspecting potable water distribution systems across the installation. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and continuous supply of potable water to mission‑critical facilities, housing areas, and operational structures. The mechanic performs routine and emergency maintenance on pumps, valves, hydrants, service lines, and water infrastructure while complying with base safety standards, environmental regulations, and utility operations procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water distribution systems including mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, pumps, tanks, and associated equipment.
• Inspect water lines, valve vaults, pressure‑reducing stations, and meter assemblies to identify leaks, deficiencies, or operational issues.
• Assist with locating and marking underground utilities according to base standards and utility maps.
• Repair breaks, leaks, and damaged components in water mains and service connections using appropriate tools, fittings, and repair techniques.
• Operate valves, flushing systems, and hydrants to ensure proper function and maintain water quality.
• Support pump repair, pressure system troubleshooting, and equipment alignment as required.
• Conduct routine flushing, maintenance, and testing in accordance with base environmental and safety guidelines.
• Read, interpret, and complete work orders using base CMMS systems such as MAXIMO.
• Perform installation, modification, and replacement of piping, backflow devices, valves, and distribution components.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and system conditions.
• Follow lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and trench safety procedures.
• Respond to emergency leaks, line breaks, and utility outages to restore service promptly.
• Coordinate with Utility Systems Operators, plumbers, and Public Works personnel on system repairs and upgrades.
• Maintain clean and organized tools, equipment, and work vehicles.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, early and late shifts
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications: 
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess either a valid driver's license issued by their Home of Record (HOR) or a valid Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) Base Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Experience:
• At least two (2) years’ experience in water distribution, plumbing, utilities maintenance, or mechanical trades preferred

Skills & Technology Used:
• English proficiency Reading & Speaking Level 2, Writing Level 1
• Knowledge of water distribution systems, piping, valves, hydrants, and pumps
• Ability to read utility drawings, maps, and technical manuals
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, and various weather conditions
• Physically capable of lifting heavy materials, digging, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces or trenches
• Understanding safety regulations including confined space entry, trench safety, and lockout/tagout