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Utilities Maintenance Mechanic

Jacksonville, FL; Jacksonville; Florida; FL; Jacksonville, Florida; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs duties described in the Service Contract Act Service Order MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, as well as additional duties listed in this description. May perform duties of other classifications that have a pay rate equal to or lower than the employee’s current rate.

DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

23530 MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC* description from the Service Contract Act (SCA) Dictionary of Occupations (DOT): Repairs machinery or mechanical equipment. Work involves most of the following: Examining machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble; dismantling or partly dismantling machines and performing repairs that mainly involve the use of hand tools in scraping and fitting parts; replacing broken or defective parts with items obtained from stock; ordering the production of a replacement part by a machine shop or sending the machine to a machine shop for major repairs; preparing written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops; reassembling machines and making all necessary adjustments for operation. In general, the work of a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship, or equivalent training, and experience.

*Excluded from this classification are workers whose primary duties involve setting up or adjusting machines.

Additional Duties specific to this Job description:

Has working knowledge of utility work, both above and below ground, and major industrial machinery repair in all facilities.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses building systems, such as wastewater and potable water plant systems, collection systems, rotary and tool air compressors, high speed centrifugal and vacuum blowers, pump system applications, boiler heating water systems, electric motor and pump control systems, and a wide variety of other systems.

Repairs and maintains wastewater collections systems equipment, potable water distribution systems, and any physical plants supporting these systems.

Marginal Functions: Performs other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of general maintenance.
  • Experience in maintenance on utilities system equipment.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools.
  • Certificate/License/Registration: Valid Driver’s License
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Lifting: 30%
  • Climbing: 20%
  • Crawling: 20%
  • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): 100%
  • Unusual physical requirements: 20%
  • High noise level: 10%
  • Other: NA
  • Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

Compensation Details:

$37.55

Original Posting:

06/10/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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