Ground Support Equipment Mechanic II

Citadel Aviation • Lake Charles, LA

45d

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic II assists the Facilities and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Liaison with inspecting, maintaining, and upkeep of the facility and equipment. The role services, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and inspects assigned GSE, and performs facility maintenance, compliance inspections, environmental-area maintenance, and light janitorial duties. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least two years of documented work experience in automotive, heavy mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical work.
• Current, valid driver’s license where required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal automotive or heavy equipment mechanics training program, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven mechanic experience, preferably in the aviation industry.
• EPA HVAC Certification.
• Prior experience and/or certification in maintaining industrial HVAC, hazardous waste collection, and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Light fabrication and welding skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and operate assigned ground support equipment, including tugs, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aircraft jacks, a hydraulic test stand, an air start cart, mobile HVAC units, 400Hz power converters, and diesel 400Hz ground power units.
• Troubleshoot and repair assigned ground support equipment.
• Perform periodic and annual GSE inspections according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Perform periodic inspections of tooling and slings according to accepted industry standards.
• Perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, or related work on plant facilities using power tools.
• Perform assigned compliance inspections on life-safety equipment.
• Perform compliance inspections and maintenance of assigned environmental collection and storage areas.
• Perform light janitorial duties.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Facilities and GSE Maintenance Liaison.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED