Ground Support Mechanic II

Responsibilities

• Service and operate all assigned ground support equipment, including tugs, large and small forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aircraft jacks, hydraulic test stand, air start cart, diesel and electric driven mobile HVAC units, 400hz power converters, and diesel 400hz ground power units.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and repair of all assigned ground support equipment.
• Perform periodic and annual inspections of assigned GSE per manufacturers' recommendations.
• Perform periodic inspections of tooling and slings per accepted industry standards.
• Perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, or associated work on plant facilities using power tools.
• Perform compliance inspections on life safety equipment as assigned.
• Perform compliance inspections and maintenance of assigned environmental collection and storage areas.
• Light janitorial duties expected.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Facilities and GSE Maintenance Liaison.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least two (2) years documented work experience on automotive, heavy mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Valid driving license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a formal training program in automotive or heavy equipment mechanics, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a mechanic, 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.