GSE Mechanic

Million Air; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Million Air is looking for a skilled GSE Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on ground service equipment in Jacksonville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience as a diesel and gas powered vehicle technician and possess an ASE certification. Responsibilities include carrying out complex repairs, maintaining equipment records, and ensuring safety compliance. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and thrive in outdoor environments with diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a diesel & gas powered vehicle technician.
• Technical training in ground service equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on company ground equipment.
• Conduct complex repairs on vehicles, including electrical work.
• Maintain records and report on maintenance activities.

Skills

Interpreting maintenance manuals

Familiarity with maintenance tools

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Performing mechanical repairs

Welding and metal fabrication

Education

ASE certification

Technical training in ground service equipment maintenance

Job description

GSE Mechanic

Objective

The GSE mechanic is responsible to provide preventative maintenance, major and minor repairs on all types of ground service equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on company ground
2. Perform complex repairs on vehicles, both electrical and
3. Service fuel farm equipment and coordinate annua filter changes and
4. Perform diagnostic procedures (including electrical) on vehicles and equipment to determine repair needs.
5. Order, receive, and inventory parts and supplies
6. Keep maintenance records of all equipment, and report any heavy maintenance requirements to management and communicate as needed with contract maintenance personnel.
7. Assist Line Service Technicians on ramp as needed

Competencies

1. Ability to interpret printed and computerized maintenance manuals
2. Familiar with various maintenance tooling, jacks, overhead cranes, hoists, and other required tools.
3. Skilled in identifying faults in circuits, components, and control systems using systematic troubleshooting methods.
4. Capable of performing safe, accurate repairs on both low voltage and high voltage systems.
5. Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
6. Able to trace circuits, verify continuity, and understand component relationships to support accurate diagnostics and repairs.
7. Strong working knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems commonly found in GSE.
8. Hands-onexperienceperformingfullmechanicalandelectricaloverhaulsona wide range of GSE assets.
9. Skilled in disassembly, inspection, repair, replacement, and reassembly of major components.
10. Competent in welding and metal fabrication to support structural repairs and custom modifications on GSE.
11. Able to perform MIG/TIG/arcwelding (adjust based on your needs), cut and shape metal, and fabricate brackets, mounts, or reinforcements.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the General Manager

Work Environment

This position works outside in all types of weather conditions and direct contact with both moving and non-moving aircraft. This position may be exposed to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, to include but not limited to:

1. Must be able to lift 75 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50pounds frequently
2. Possible exposure to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, and machinery
3. Outside work in all types of weather
4. Position requires bending, lifting, walking, stooping, squatting, gripping and climbing a ladder

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a non-exempt position

This position includes shift work which requires working evenings and weekends, and on scheduled company holidays.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications

1. Four (4) years on the job experience as a diesel & gas powered vehicle technician
2. ASE certification preferred
3. Two (2) years technical accredited training-ground service equipment maintenance preferred
4. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
5. Acceptable driving record