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About Us
When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.
The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.
At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!
Position Location
This position is based in Chesapeake, VA.
Hourly pay range- $18-$22/hour.
Job Overview
The Maintenance Trades Helper provides day-to-day installation support for senior technicians performing a variety of structured wiring and telecommunication system installations. Responsible for assisting in the installation of infrastructure, wiring, and related communications equipment. The Maintenance Trades Helper is responsible for performing specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools; cleaning working area, and equipment; assisting technicians by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by site leads.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in AV/IT installations
• Strong teaming and communication abilities
• Works well in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Ability to carry 50 pounds unaided or 90-pound loads aided
• Work in tight, cramped spaces such as equipment rack (IT) rooms and comms closets
• Work on ladders and/or move up and down steep staircases as required
• Other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
• The Maintenance Trades Helper will, under the direction and supervision of a senior technician, support all aspects of infrastructure, equipment, and network cabling installation.
• We prefer this employee to have basic knowledge of the installation of equipment racks, infrastructure, and network cabling.
Job Requirements
Mandatory:
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have ability to gain a Top-Secret clearance
• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must have own basic hand tools
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
Preferred:
• General knowledge of DATA centers
• General knowledge of operating principles for wired and wireless environments
• IT/AV technical training from an accredited institution
• Ability to understand and follow basic infrastructure and cabling drawings with minimal guidance.
Working Conditions:
• Military bases
• Overhead ceilings, Interstitials
• Confined spaces
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to carry 50 pounds unaided or 90-pound loads aided
Disclosures
Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.
Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.