Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay: $30.49/hr

Paid time off: vacation & holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k with 6% match

Job summary

PCSI is hiring a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic for our Camp Bullis site in San Antonio. The role involves diagnosing malfunctions, reading wiring diagrams, and performing electrical installation, maintenance, and repairs on facility electrical systems.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. We offer base pay of $30.49/hr, paid time off for vacation and federal holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage with employer contribution for employee only, and a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience servicing and maintaining grounds equipment.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings or other formats of design and/or instruction.
• Mathematical skills to compute measurements.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written format.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs while advising and training staff on how to repair less complex maintenance problems.
• Studies drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics to properly inspect and solve repairs issues.
• Use automated maintenance data systems to monitor trends and analyze equipment requirements.
• Use digital multi-meters and hand tools to diagnosis and repair equipment.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems while performing regular maintenance, inspections, and tests to ensure serviceability and proper operations.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, refrigerant and compressed air to diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment and publications.
• Repairs components and accessories in accordance with waste and hazardous material local and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepares equipment for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects and services towing vehicles.
• Maintains and update electronic equipment records, also provides dispatch services including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Ensues tool control, flying object damage prevention and always adheres to safety standards

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Digital multimeters

Hand tools

Job description

PCSI is looking for an Ground Support Equipment Mechanic its San Antonio (Camp Bullis) Site! Performs electrical installation, maintenance and repair of facility electrical systems. This position will report to the Project Manager and is based at Camp Bullis in San Antonio.

Typical work hours will be Monday-Friday from 7:30 am- 4:30pm.

PCSI is an AbilityOne employer—as such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized based on role. Documentation may be required.

Benefits Include

• Base pay of $30.49/hr
• Vacation, sick, and federal holidays off
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

Who We Are

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You’ll Do As An Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs while advising and training staff on how to repair less complex maintenance problems.
• Studies drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics to properly inspect and solve repairs issues.
• Use automated maintenance data systems to monitor trends and analyze equipment requirements.
• Use digital multi-meters and hand tools to diagnosis and repair equipment.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems while performing regular maintenance, inspections, and tests to ensure serviceability and proper operations.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, refrigerant and compressed air to diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment and publications.
• Repairs components and accessories in accordance with waste and hazardous material local and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepares equipment for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects and services towing vehicles.
• Maintains and update electronic equipment records, also provides dispatch services including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Ensues tool control, flying object damage prevention and always adheres to safety standards

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience servicing and maintaining grounds equipment.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings or other formats of design and/or instruction.
• Mathematical skills to compute measurements.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written format.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction and supervision.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb, bend, squat, lift and carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds. Occasionally push objects up to 100 pounds; prolong walking up to 90%.
• Finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination is required to operate tools.

Mental Demands

• Ability to verbally relate to others. Willingness to assist others when needed.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to dirt, dust, odors, chemicals and/or infectious disease.
• May be required to work in aseptic areas and/or outdoors.
• Must be available to work flexible hours. Including but not limited to mornings, nights, and some weekends and holidays.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to be on call after hours and handle emergency calls.
• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).