NITE-General Maintenance Worker

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Date: Jul 3, 2025

Location: Manns Harbor, NC, North Carolina, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 23797 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:  - $46,000.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Entry Level 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

  • Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery, plumbing, and electrical systems, vehicles, and buildings, requiring practical skills and knowledge.  
  • Performs general, non-specialized tasks in the maintenance of target ranges and supporting facilities.  Under general supervision, performs maintenance of targets and target areas using general-purpose tractors, lawn mowers, power tools, and hand tools.  Performs removal of ordnance debris and scrap material to government-designated storage areas, by lifting and placing material on transport vehicles, sorting material by category, and storage within government-designated areas.  Responsible for painting, welding, carpentry, masonry repair, and/or alteration of structural buildings within designated target areas and minor electrical repair as directed.  
  • Performs corrosion control and minor repairs.  Responsible for grass cutting and weed control at all sites.  Performs PM of the main building air-conditioning system and replaces light fixtures.  Performs minor maintenance/repair such as oil changes, cleaning, washing, and waxing on contractor- and government-owned vehicles. 
  • Assists HVAC/Ground Power Mechanic as needed at MCOLF and JAXDET in performing their maintenance functions.  Dismantles machines or equipment and replaces defective parts and motors under supervision.  Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.  Replaces machine belts.  Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.  Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.   
  • Bends, cuts, and threads pipe; cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes.  Patches and replaces plaster.  Clears clogged drains and replaces plumbing fixtures. 
  • Assists in the movement of range assets in support of mission operations. 
  • Provides courier pickup and delivery services as needed. 
  • Arranges for POL for vehicles at MCOLF and JAXDET. 
  • Provides janitorial/custodial services as required. 
  • When performing work, responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the activity, including the wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions. 
  • Must successfully complete all assigned training and ensure its entry into their training jacket, to include but not limited to monthly CTTR training assigned in SharePoint, government assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned. 
  • Will accurately document work performed in the IEMS 
  • May be required to travel up to 50 % in performance of work, government Joint Travel Regulations are applicable to all travel. 
  • Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements. Mission support requires shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness and to ensure crew rest. 
  • Other duties as assigned by management. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks, replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, hanging doors and installing door locks, replacing broken window panes, and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery. Excluded are: a. Craft workers included in a formal apprenticeship or progression program based on training and experience; b. Skilled craft workers required to demonstrate proficiency in one or more trades; c. Workers performing simple maintenance duties not requiring practical skill and knowledge of a trade (e.g., changing light bulbs and replacing faucet washers)

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.
  • Minimum Secret clearance required


 

Preferred Requirements

  • Previous experience on NITE contract

Physical Requirements

May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.
 

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.