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About The Position
The GSE Maintenance Lead Technician provides hands-on technical support and day-to-day leadership for a ground support equipment maintenance team. The role leads a team of 4–8 employees, coordinates daily maintenance operations, and ensures equipment is repaired safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The technician serves as a resource for troubleshooting, technical guidance, employee development, and continuous improvement, helping maintain reliable equipment and smooth operations. The role combines mechanical repair expertise with leadership in a fast-paced, hands-on maintenance environment. It includes coordinating work and resources, supporting team members’ development, monitoring work quality and safety, communicating operational priorities, and working with other departments to reduce disruptions.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of professional experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or similar mechanical maintenance and repair.
- 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a maintenance, automotive, or heavy equipment environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coach, motivate, and support a team while balancing competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on maintenance environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining and repairing ground support equipment (GSE), automotive equipment, or heavy machinery.
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical systems.
- Experience diagnosing equipment malfunctions and replacing or repairing defective components.
- Familiarity with maintenance parts identification, inventory, and ordering processes.
- ASE certifications or other relevant mechanical certifications.
- Welding, fabrication, or related repair experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and motivate a team of 4–8 maintenance employees, promoting teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
- Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to team members.
- Assist with onboarding and training new employees and support the continued development of existing employees.
- Help establish performance expectations and identify employee development opportunities.
- Coordinate daily workflow and assign tasks so maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Provide technical guidance to technicians diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs, and replacing components.
- Monitor work quality and ensure compliance with company policies, maintenance procedures, and safety standards.
- Identify operational challenges, troubleshoot problems, and implement solutions that improve productivity and equipment reliability.
- Help ensure maintenance tools, parts, and resources are available for daily operations.
- Serve as a communication link between maintenance employees and management, sharing priorities, expectations, and operational updates.
- Prepare daily reports on team activities, maintenance progress, performance, and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate with other departments to prioritize repairs, communicate equipment status, and minimize operational disruptions.
- Promote continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
