General Maintenance Technician

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you!  We are seeking a General Maintenance Technician for our client site in Durham, NC. The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.  

Hiring hourly range: $24 - $29 (hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data).

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm-11:00PM, however, various hours may be required based on business demand.

As a General Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for daily support activities, including:

• Performs minor inspection duties of work performed or general building condition under the direction of a supervisor of a skilled trades’ person.
• Perform a variety of repair and tasks while directly assisting trades personnel including and not limited to replacing floor tile, light bulbs, painting, patching, and drywall repairs.
• preventative maintenance on equipment, pressure washing, locker, sheet metal, and tile repair.
• Replacement both ceiling and ceramic bathroom tile
• Operates various equipment to perform woodwork, furniture, and flooring.
• Efficient and safe use of hand tools as required.
• Cleans worksites, including hauling of debris and trash to the dumpster, cleaning tools and equipment and ensuring tools, materials and equipment are stored properly.
• Inspects and identifies facilities equipment in need of repair.
• Performs miscellaneous repair, maintenance construction, general installation, and preventative maintenance work under the direction of Supervisor or skilled trades’ person.
• Make regular inspection rounds of buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment.
• Checks for appearance and cleanliness, structural cracks, excessive wear, and faulty parts.
• Complying with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• All work to be scheduled and completed from a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

As the General Maintenance Technician, you will be expected to:

• Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
• Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
• Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
• Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible
• Other duties as assigned by management

Communication

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
• Ability to communicate clearly via phone
• Ability to work closely with customer during site emergencies.
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, i.e., listening to customer needs, articulating path forward and giving solutions that provide value to the customer, etc.
• Accurately document electronic and paper cataloging system to provide information to customer or regulatory personnel. 
• Strive for quick complaint resolution; to resolve problems on the first call and avoid escalation of issues through operational knowledge.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years’ maintenance experience in one of the following trades or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience:  General Construction, Painting, General Maintenance
• In addition to education/experience, 3 years of progressive career experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, biomedical, or research & development facility maintenance.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for several types of respirators.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen. Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Some physical/special requirements include:

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
• Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical degree preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP or similar regulated environment such as hospitals, biomedical or pharmaceutical campuses
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
• Experience working with heavy industrial or manufacturing plant steam systems, centrifugal chillers, air handling units, turbines, boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, heat exchangers, exhaust systems, pneumatic controls, and building automation control systems.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); EAMS experience is a plus.
• Experience interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Compensation Details:

24.00-29.00

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:

10/07/2026 - 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.