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Amentum

Facility Maintenance Plumber

Amentum, New London, Connecticut, us, 06320

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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 facility maintenance/plumbing systems technician for our client site in Groton, CT. 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 Salary Range:

$32.00 - $36.00 per hour (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant and internal equity, and alignment with market data).

This position includes competitive pay and a top‑shelf benefits package:

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation: Two weeks during year 1, three weeks during years 1 through 5, four weeks during years 5 through 9.99, five weeks after year 10

Company‑paid short‑term disability

Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k): Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute

10 paid flexible holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Other voluntary benefits: supplemental health insurance, identity protection, legal plan, pet insurance, commuter benefits, student loan program, employee purchase program, employee discount program, dependent‑care flexible spending account, stock purchase plan

The work schedule for this role is Monday‑Friday, 2:30 PM to 11 PM; however, various hours may be required based on business demand.

Responsibilities As a facility maintenance/plumbing systems technician, you will be responsible for daily support activities, including:

Providing advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventative and predictive maintenance to general facilities systems equipment to include but not limited to plumbing, mechanical equipment, pumps, piping, backflows, drains, and other equipment as directed.

Repairing maintenance and mechanical building systems including but not limited to chilled water, reheat, potable and non‑potable, hot water distribution and specific components, distilled water & reverse osmosis systems, lab gas systems, high & low vacuum systems, instrument air compressors and dryers, waste discharge systems consisting of effluent, lab waste, storm and sewage.

Complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Performing periodic maintenance on backflow preventers, eyewash/safety showers, and water filtration systems.

General understanding of lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and application.

Responding to work orders associated with building equipment.

Inspecting major equipment and/or operating systems and taking corrective actions as necessary.

Operating hand tools including grinders, saws, impact wrenches, standard wrenches, drills, and similar instruments.

Ensuring all appropriate mechanical operations, standards, controls, and specifications are maintained at a high level of quality. Systems/equipment to include pumps, fans, heat exchangers, and associated valves, etc.

Assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Installing and repairing bathroom plumbing fixtures.

Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial facility mechanical systems, facility equipment and systems.

Performing preventive and predictive maintenance inspections and actions such as water filtration systems.

Performing pipe‑fitting repairs.

Working within the context of a team and at times with minimal supervision.

Ensuring excellent customer service and a safe work environment.

Complying with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

As the facility maintenance/plumbing systems 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.

Perform 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

5 years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance and plumbing.

Must have hands‑on experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical building systems.

Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and to successfully complete a fit test for several types of respirators.

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: U.S. 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.

Physical/Special Requirements

Regularly lift to 50 lb.

Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding.

Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement.

Walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.

Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.

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 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.

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, U.S. 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.

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