Ground Support Equipment Mechanic II

Citadel Aviation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Aviation, LLC is seeking a Ground Support Mechanic II to assist the Facilities and GSE Maintenance Liaison with inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of facilities and equipment. The role involves servicing a wide range of GSE including tugs, forklifts, scissor lifts, aircraft jacks, HVAC units, and power converters.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years of relevant mechanical experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of documented work experience in automotive, heavy mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical work.
• Holds a current, valid driver's license where required.

Responsibilities

• Service and operate all assigned GSE equipment (tugs, forklifts, lifts, jacks, HVAC units, power converters, GSE power units).
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and repair of all assigned GSE.
• Perform periodic and annual inspections per manufacturer recommendations.
• Inspect tooling and slings per industry standards.
• Perform basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication on facilities.
• Inspect life safety equipment for compliance.
• Maintain environmental collection and storage areas.
• Perform light janitorial duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities and GSE Maintenance Liaison.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Attentiveness to detail

Adaptability

Fairness and respect

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA HVAC Certification

Tools

HVAC tools

Job description

Purpose

The Ground Support Mechanic II assists the Facilities and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Liaison with the inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of the facility and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 manufacturer's 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.
• Perform light janitorial duties as expected.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Facilities and GSE Maintenance Liaison.

Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least two (2) years of documented work experience in automotive, heavy mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical work.
• Holds a current, valid driver's license, where required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes

• 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 the 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.

Working Conditions

• This position is considered INDUSTRIAL WORK, characterized as follows.
• Almost exclusively outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• The work surface is stable (flat); requires climbing ladders and using lifts.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, and/or climbing, as well as working from an elevated boom lift up to 80 ft on occasion.
• This position is considered HEAVY work, with frequent lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional lifting up to 70 lbs; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching, with repetitive movements of arms and hands and seated work with back supported.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citadel Aviation, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.