Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Menzies Aviation Careers • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The maintenance team supports the aircraft services team by providing preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment, while ensuring work is performed safely and follows established procedures and protocols. The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic inspects equipment, identifies defective or broken parts, and repairs gas and diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling, and mechanical systems. The role also involves operating refueling equipment vehicles, conducting scheduled quality control checks, and maintaining maintenance records.

The position requires maintaining a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures. Employees are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing, following provided training and workplace procedures. The company prohibits alcohol and drug misuse and conducts regular testing under its Substance Misuse Policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Availability and flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Comfort working in all weather conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required airport and customs badges or seals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and identify defective or broken parts.
• Repair gas and diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling, and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on refueling equipment.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Provide preventive care and timely repairs to equipment used by the aircraft services team.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of oneself and others at work, following provided information, training, and workplace rules or procedures.

What This Job Offers

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