Facility Master Mechanic

Lufthansa Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufthansa Cargo AG in New York is seeking a skilled Facility Master Mechanic to diagnose, maintain and repair facility equipment, ensuring reliable downtime-free operations for cargo handling. You will oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot a range of systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, CCTV and MHS equipment, and keep detailed service records.

Apply with a high school certificate; a Bachelor’s or Master’s is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in Facility & MHS equipment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair facility equipment for reliable operation.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, CCTV, and MHS issues.
• Repair MHS, doors, cooling units, access controls, dock plates and related equipment.
• Keep records of all work and spare parts inventory.
• Be the focal point for diagnosing equipment problems within the facility.
• Takeover of additional tasks when required.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Problem solving

English communication

Documentation

Education

High school certificate

Bachelor's degree desirable

Master's degree desirable

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance management

Job description

Keep the operation moving with your expertise!

As a Facility Master Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing facility equipment to ensure reliable performance, minimize downtime, and keep our Cargo operations running safely, smoothly, and without interruption!

Tasks

Ensure the reliable operation of facility equipment through timely maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs. Check the task list:

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, Hardware issues, CCTV and MHS issues
• Repair MHS, overhead doors, cooling units, access controls governed by the TSA, dock plates and all equipment used by the cargo handling department that may be out of service
• Understand each piece of equipment and the specific areas of those that need attention as part of the preventive maintenance exercise
• Keep records of all work performed on every piece of equipment as well as an inventory of spare parts
• Be the focal point for diagnosing equipment problems within the facility

* Takeover of additional tasks when required

Requirements

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance professional with strong technical and problem-solving skills. Check the requirement list:

• High school certificate required
• Bachelor's &/or Master's degree desirable
• 5-10 years experience in Facility & MHS facility equipment required
• Excellent skills of written & spoken English language
• Full knowledge of facility equipment, its intended use, & potentials where it can fail
• High level of knowledge of the MHS
• Knowledge of fire safety, electrical systems, & hydraulics
• Responsible of employees
• Responsible of budget
• Willingness to travel
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Physical effort such as lifting items up to 25 Kg
• Good ability to use MS Office
• Excellent cost consciousness
• Excellent detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving
• Strong quality consciousness
• Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.

* CV/Resume required
* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa Cargo AG

Lufthansa Cargo Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft. Lufthansa Cargo ranks among the world’s leading air freight carriers and currently employs about 4,150 people worldwide. Lufthansa Cargo focuses on the airport-to-airport business. The cargo carrier serves around 300 destinations in more than 100 countries with its own fleet of freighters, the belly capacities of passenger aircraft operated by the Lufthansa Group and an extensive road feeder service network. The bulk of the cargo volume is routed through Frankfurt Airport.