Ground Support Equipment Technician

Metrea•Tampa, FL

16h•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment and Facilities Technician role is responsible for performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, overhauls, and modifications on a wide variety of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) utilized in support of aircraft maintenance and flight operations. This position also performs maintenance of hangar facilities, shop equipment, and building systems to ensure a safe, efficient, and operational work environment.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of aviation ground support equipment maintenance experience
Strong understanding of gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
Experience using diagnostic equipment and specialized testing tools
Demonstrated experience with standard enterprise IT utilities
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and FAA DOT drug test
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Position may require passing a government-administered background check
Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station
ASE Certification or equivalent mechanical certification
Experience with MIG, TIG, or Stick welding and basic metal fabrication

Responsibilities

Perform and track scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on all Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
Perform major and minor repairs on GSE, fleet vehicles, and powered industrial equipment
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, or replace aircraft tugs, tow tractors, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, Ground Power Units (GPU), hydraulic test stands, air start units, nitrogen/oxygen servicing carts, air compressors, generators, pressure washers, shop equipment, and company vehicles/trailers
Operate and functionally test equipment following maintenance
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on shop equipment including hydraulic presses, air compressors, battery chargers, parts washers, welding equipment, shop hoists, and specialty equipment
Order, receive, inventory, and stock replacement parts and shop supplies
Perform other duties as assigned by management