General Maintenance Worker

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Collaboration, Drawing, Hand Tools, Shop Tools, Work Orders

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a General Maintenance Worker for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Support fabrication operations by safely loading, transporting, and delivering materials to designated work areas.
• Cut materials to specification using shop tools and equipment, following drawings, cut lists, and instructions.
• Measure accurately using a tape measure and other basic measurement tools to ensure precise cuts and minimal material waste.
• Apply material knowledge by identifying and handling different material types (e.g., steel, aluminum, tubing, plate) appropriately.
• Collaborate with fabricators and welders to prioritize work, resolve material issues, and ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by organizing stock, staging material, and following all safety procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in a fabrication shop, warehouse, or similar industrial environment
• Technical skills:
  • Proficient use of a tape measure and basic hand tools
  • Ability to read and follow basic shop drawings, cut lists, or work orders
  • Familiarity with common metal/material types and sizes
  • Experience with saws or cutting equipment (preferred)
• Role requirements: Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, work in a fabrication shop environment, and comply with all safety and PPE requirements. Onsite work required.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $20.24 - $26.45. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chesapeake

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are pro