Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 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, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

This mechanic 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. This work also does the following: 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 materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic 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.

Minimum Requirements:

- 6 plus years’ experience working on GSE Equipment.

- Must have a high school diploma.

- Must be able to speak, read and understand English.

- Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks, Respirator, Corrosion Control, and Blasting.

- There is a great deal of standing, climbing, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Must be able to obtain an approved status from the Contractor Verification System which includes a 7 year back ground check and obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) ID for base access.

- Must have a valid Driver's License.

- Must be able to possess and maintain tools required on a minimum tool listing within 30 days of hire date.

- Negative pre-employment drug screening.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a required U.S. Government background security check for a CAC Card.

- Able to work efficiently with minimum supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Electrical Experience .

- HVAC Experience with EPA certification.

- Experience in Corrosion Control process and techniques including walk in blast booth and hand blast cabinets.

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