Cleaner

About the Role

This position entails maintaining cleanliness and organizational standards throughout the shipyard environment to ensure safety and efficiency. The work involves cleaning activities such as washing tanks, confined spaces, bilges, and pressure washing various components. Immediate responses to spill incidents on landside areas are also part of the duties.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The job requires frequent walking, navigating steps, ladders, and climbing operations under various weather conditions, including outdoors year-round. Physical tasks include kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting a minimum of 40 pounds, and working at heights. Working in small, confined spaces and radiation areas (with training and proper gear) is expected. Employees must be clean shaven to wear respirators and willing to work overtime and any shift as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to pass background checks, drug screening, and a physical agility test. While a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, it is not mandatory. Learning how to take measurements may be required.

About HII - Newport News Shipbuilding

With a workforce exceeding 25,000 employees across multiple generations, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding is Virginia's largest industrial employer and the exclusive provider for designing, building, and refueling U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as a leading nuclear submarine builder. The company maintains a diverse set of skilled tradespeople, project managers, engineers, software developers, and technical experts, all collaborating on cutting-edge naval technology.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is estimated between $50,856 and $78,770 annually, with actual pay depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include weekly paycheck distribution, paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical coverage with an on-site health center, 401(k) with company match, employee discounts, and more.

Additional Information

No relocation assistance is provided, telework is not available, no travel is required, and security clearance is not necessary to start. The company promotes a workplace free from discrimination and provides accommodations for individuals who need assistance during the hiring process. Contact details are available specifically for accommodation requests. HII values safety, ethics, diversity, and career growth opportunities.