Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Menzies; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Sarasota, FL seeks a maintenance technician to support our aircraft services team. You will perform preventive care and repairs on refueling equipment, ensuring operations run safely and efficiently across all shifts.

The role requires 3–5 years of mechanical experience, Highway School Diploma or GED, and ability to read, write and speak English. Willingness to work weekends/holidays and obtain security badges is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Available to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must obtain and maintain Airports and Customs badges.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Ensure aircraft services operate effectively by providing preventative care to equipment and timely repairs.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment in line with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical experience

English literacy

Shift flexibility

Badge eligibility

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Sarasota, FL | SRQ
Sarasota, FL 34243, USA

Description

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.


• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.


• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.


• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.


• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, assuring a clean and safe working environment

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience


• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.


• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.


• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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