General Maintenance Worker (Union) - NSS

About Us

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. 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.

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 Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you! Position Location

This position is located onsite at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Overview

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to support NASA operations. This position performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction-related tasks, including carpentry, painting, glazing, roofing, concrete work, and general facility repairs.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform rough and finish carpentry, painting, glazing, roofing, and concrete repair activities
• Operate construction and demolition equipment, including jackhammers, star drills, power tools, saws, and hand tools
• Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling, puttying, and applying coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment
• Mix and apply paints, coatings, concrete, mortar, plaster, and related materials
• Cut, install, repair, and replace glass in windows, doors, and skylights
• Construct, install, and repair office partitions, cabinets, benches, racks, frames, concrete forms, doors, and other facility components
• Perform minor roofing repairs, including removal of damaged materials, surface preparation, installation of roofing felt, sealants, coatings, and gravel
• Cut and drill openings through concrete, steel, walls, floors, and ceilings as required
• Prepare material lists and working sketches for construction and repair projects
• Perform all tasks incidental to general maintenance and construction work
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, operational performance, and customer service
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance, repair, and construction activities supporting facility operations
  
  
• Support preventive maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, and facility infrastructure
  
  
• Promote safe work practices and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and customer service
  
  
• Maintain quality workmanship while meeting operational schedules and customer requirements
  
  
• Work collaboratively with maintenance personnel and other trades to complete assigned projects
  
  
• Maintain required certifications and comply with all applicable safety policies and procedures

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, construction, or related building trades
• Broad knowledge of carpentry, painting, glazing, roofing, concrete finishing, and general building maintenance practices
• Experience operating construction equipment, power tools, and hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, sketches, and construction drawings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for the position
• Valid driver's license when operation of company vehicles is required

Preferred:

• Experience supporting NASA, Federal, or government contractor environments
• Experience performing facility maintenance in industrial or mission-critical environments
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order tracking systems

Working Conditions:

• Work performed in industrial, construction, and facility environments
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, dirt, concrete debris, paint fumes, and varying weather conditions
• Frequent use of power tools, construction equipment, ladders, scaffolding, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to work outside normal schedules and adjust work hours to support peak periods and operational requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, bending, and working in awkward positions
  
  
• Ability to operate construction equipment and power tools for extended periods
  
  
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work at heights
  
  
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, equipment, and supplies as required
  
  
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing assigned duties

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.