Mechanic, GSE Facility Technician

Des Moines, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 33

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

GSE Mechanic/Facility Technician

Primary Purpose of the Position
The GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Mechanic/Facility Technician plays a critical role in keeping our aviation operations safe efficient and running at peak performance.

The GSE Mechanic/Facility Technician inspects and identifies defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as makes repairs to diesel engines hydraulic electrical and mechanical systems. The GSE Mechanic will work closely with the Facility/GSE Manager Operations Manager and Line Service Department to provide safe mechanically sound GSE equipment and facilities.

Essential Job Functions

Comply with and ensure accountability for Company policies and procedures related to GSE standards safety and security procedures
Establish implement and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for sites fleet of ground service equipment and fuel far
Diagnose and repair downed GSE to minimize operational downtime
Maintain stock of necessary parts and fluids in accordance with the PMS and consistent with guidance from the Operations Manager and General Manager
Manage parts and tools inventories to ensure readiness and efficiency
Ensure a culture that promotes first class customer service and safety through daily observations shift briefings routine audits usage of Baldwin SMS monthly service/safety meetings training and documented service/safety procedures
Daily cleaning of building to include restrooms common areas removal of garbage
Special projects to keep building and grounds in top condition
Facilities maintenance which may include; replacing of lightbulbs cleaning floors and other various cleaning and minor maintenance duties
Maintain stock of necessary parts and fluids in accordance with the PMS and consistent with guidance from the Operations Manager and General Manager
Oversee QC program in accordance with local state and federal regulations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and business partners.
Additional duties as directed by the Facility/GSE Manager Operations Manager or General Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum ofthree (3) years of hands-on experience in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet industrial or facility maintenance
Ability to operate a multitude of aircraft ground support equipment (ie: Tug tow bars GPU air start floor machine belt loader LAV cart forklift)
All general maintenance of the facility to includebut not limited to plumbing HVAC asphalt/tarmac/ concretehangar doors and sidewalk maintenance
Commitment to safety quality and teamwork
Proficiency with basic computer systems(Microsoft Office)
High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

FBO or aviation environment experience
Forklift certification or experience

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Company
Modern Aviation (the Company) is a private equity-backed platform company launched in 2018 that is focused on the fixed-based operator (FBO) sector. The Company has been rapidly growing through bolt-on FBO acquisitions and has significant additional committed capital from Apollo Management and Tiger Infrastructure Partners (its sponsors) to continue to grow the business through future acquisitions capacity expansion at its existing locations and development of selective greenfield FBOs in the United States and the Caribbean. Moderns goal is to build the third largest national FBO network in the United States

Company Benefits

Employee Medical Insurance Basic Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays HSA Account Funding 401k Match

Other Available Benefits

Buy-up Medical Insurance Dental Vision Optional Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account 401k

Reports to: Facility/GSE Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

FLSA Status: This position is nonexempt.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including extreme heat and cold; high precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration; chemicals including aviation fuels oils and lavatory fluid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel: This position requires minimal travel.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform frequent walking sitting stooping stretching bending reaching and grasping actions. May be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work nights and weekends.

EEO Statement: The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

DescriptionGSE Mechanic/Facility TechnicianPrimary Purpose of the PositionThe GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Mechanic/Facility Technician plays a critical role in keeping our aviation operations safe efficient and running at peak performance.The GSE Mechanic/Facility Technician inspects and identifi...