Job Description
You will be responsible for loading and unloading equipment/supplies, performing basic preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting minor repairs to ensure equipment operates efficiently and experiences minimal downtime.You will be working with a crew of technicians partnering together and sometimes working individual based on work orders. Repair and maintain Power/HVAC/Compressor/Pump equipment and accessories.Load and unload equipment safely and effectively.Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.Conduct minor repairs to avoid equipment downtime.Ensure all operations are conducted in the safest manner possible.Essential Skills
1-3 years of experience in repairing and maintaining Power/HVAC/Compressor/Pump equipment and accessories.Basic knowledge of generators, power distribution, A/C, Heater, HVAC, and Diesel driven pumps.Understanding of diesel equipment, electronics, and hydraulics. (Highly Preferred, not required)Additional Skills & Qualifications
EPA Universal certificationExperience in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, generator, hydraulics, and electronics.This position requires the Newport News Shipbuilding Screening to gain clearance to the yard.Shift: 1st shift
Monday - FridayWork Environment
The role requires physical activity such as bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, and lifting 25 pounds or more.The work is performed both indoors and outdoors as required.Initially, work will be conducted in a shop at the Chesapeake location for training and occasionally will need to report there.Once training is complete all the day to day work is done at Newport News Shipyard to maintain rental HVAC systems.Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News and Chesapeake, VAIMPORTANT: Once training is complete you will report onsite to the Newport News Shipyard, but in the first 1-3 weeks you will complete training out of the Chesapeake, VA office. You will need to be open to doing this commute temporarily until you are able to report directly in Newport News (your own vehicle and reliable transportation is important for this position)Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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.
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