Full-Time

General Maintenance Worker

GSE/Small Arms

Posted on 9/11/2026

Deadline 9/11/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have a security clearance or be able to obtain one; preference is given to candidates with an active clearance.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Formal military or civilian training in small arms repair specific to the 45/91F series.
  • Two years of administrative experience with some knowledge of military operations and schedules.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of office tools and programs.
  • Equivalent completion of a formal one- to two-year accredited gunsmithing course or prior service as a gunsmith technician or 91F Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer.
  • Expert understanding of internal, external, and terminal ballistics.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary journeyman repairer for small arms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, carbines, grenade launchers, submachine guns, mortars, cannons, howitzers, and associated mounts, tripods, and tactical accessories.
  • Perform initial acceptance inspections, complete disassembly, and thorough inspections using visual gauges and specialized testing.
  • Replace worn, broken, or obsolete parts according to technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, and Department of the Army Modification Work Orders.
  • Conduct specialized borescope and pullover inspections on M1A2, M109A6, and other heavy cannon equipment, documenting findings on DA Form 2408-4.
  • Diagnose and isolate electronic malfunctions using Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment such as multimeters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
  • Replace defective electronic components and wiring; adjust mechanical and electronic assemblies using soldering and desoldering stations, hand tools, and alignment jigs.
  • Calibrate control systems to exact technical tolerances.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance checks and services, fluid servicing, battery maintenance, staging, and operational support on ground support equipment, mobile power carts, generators, and auxiliary ground units.
  • Maintain physical vault security, chain-of-custody documentation, and strict inventory control for weapons, ammunition, sensitive items, and repair parts according to military regulations.
  • Maintain detailed maintenance logs, work orders, inspection sheets, calibration records, and man-hour expenditures.
  • Perform other assigned duties and provide continuous operational support to the Ground Support Equipment section during downtimes and surge requirements.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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