GSE Mechanic

Responsibilities

• 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
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi‑meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools
• 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
• 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 hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles
• Maintains vehicle records
• 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 always
• Performs all other position‑related duties as assigned or requested

Minimum Requirements

• 4 or more years of experience working on GSE or equivalent equipment
• Familiarity with FRC rework procedures, publications and schematics
• Diesel and electrical mechanic experience
• Experience in use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned tasks
• Ability to read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to the job
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Pre‑employment drug screening required
• Ability to obtain Department of the Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass Registration
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or appropriate training in inspection, maintenance and repair of various ground support equipment
• Able to work efficiently with minimum supervision
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Time management and prioritization skills

Pay

• Hourly rate: $40.70 per hour
• Additional $8.00 per hour (up to 80 hours per pay period) for Health & Welfare

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
• 3‑5.31 hours of paid time off weekly (depending on years of service)
• 12 paid holidays annually