Ground Support Equipment Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

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.