Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Kay and Associates, Inc. • El Centro, CA

11h • $38 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves diagnosing and repairing Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The mechanic will advise and train lower-level workers, approve completed maintenance, and solve repair problems using technical documentation. Responsibilities include using automated systems to monitor maintenance, analyzing equipment needs, maintaining records, and documenting actions. The mechanic will diagnose and repair GSE using various testing equipment and hand tools. This includes maintaining external fuel and grounding systems, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspecting and testing equipment, and servicing GSE with fluids and air. The role also involves diagnosing mechanical and electronic issues, disassembling and reassembling components, repairing and reinstalling GSE parts, and stenciling/marking GSE. Proper handling, labeling, use, and disposal of hazardous materials are required. The mechanic will prepare GSE for storage and deployment, operate and service towing vehicles, maintain vehicle and equipment records, and provide dispatch services for GSE, including positioning equipment for aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety practices are essential.

Requirements

• At a minimum four (4) years of experience in inspection maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to provide appropriate proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Satisfactory references and background check.
• Successfully passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to get a required clearance by effective start date, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
• Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions.
• Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications.
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
• Analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
• Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories.
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications.
• Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
• Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.

Benefits

• Health and welfare fringe benefit of $7.75 for every hour paid up to 80 hours per pay period.
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Accrued PTO (5.54 hours bi-weekly)
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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