Maintenance Technician Helper

**Maintenance Trades Helper - San Diego, CA**

**Job Description:**

The Shipyard Maintenance Trades Helper will assist skilled tradespeople in the maintenance and repair of the USS Cape St. George (CG-71) under the Navy's Big Blue III contract. This role involves supporting various shipboard systems and ensuring the vessel remains operational and mission-ready.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Assist skilled mechanics, electricians, and other trades in the maintenance and repair of ship systems, including Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems.

+ Operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, drills, grinders, and saws under supervision.

+ Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance tasks on ship components like engines, turbines, and electrical systems.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Follow safety protocols and procedures at all times.

+ Transport tools and materials to various locations within the shipyard.

+ Support the installation of mechanical, electrical, and other systems and components, including wiring, piping, and structural elements.

+ Work in confined spaces and at heights as required.

+ Adhere to all Navy and shipyard regulations and standards.

+ Assist in the modernization and upgrade of HM&E systems to improve ship availability, reliability, and mission readiness.

+ Support the deployment of new technologies aimed at reducing maintenance and workload requirements for machinery systems and components.

+ Participate in the installation and maintenance of advanced radar, sonar, and weapon systems specific to the USS Cape St. George.

+ Help with the integration of electronic charting display and information systems.

+ Perform tasks related to environmental quality improvements aboard the ship.

**Essential Skills:**

+ Two years of shipboard experience in a similar position.

+ High school degree or a technical vocational high school degree.

**Work Environment:**

+ Work will be performed aboard the USS Cape St. George (CG-71) at Naval Base San Diego. The role requires working in confined spaces and at heights, adhering to strict Navy and shipyard standards and regulations.

**Job Type & Location:**

+ This is a Contract position based out of Chula Vista, California.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 17, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.