Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the GSE Technicians keeps track of all GSE and Motorized equipment, preventative maintenance, repair and upkeep. He/She is responsible for facility compressors, maintenance and upkeep. The GSE Technician is to present a weekly report to the Facility on the condition and status of all GSE, motorized equipment and air compressors. They are responsible for identifying and ordering parts required to maintain equipment. 

This job requires continuous monitoring of equipment, preventative maintenance schedules and parts required for upkeep and operational readiness. Coordination of GSE/Equipment maintenance with the Facility Manager is mandatory to prevent any interruptions with operational requirements. Must possess mechanics tools.

The scope of this role is to ensure that GSE/Equipment is operational and ready for use at all times on a daily basis.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required, Associate Degree or technical certification preferred. Specific equipment schools are helpful but not necessary.

EXPERIENCE: minimum of 3 years maintenance experience with GSE/Ground Equipment, Diesel/Gas powered, tugs and tow motors, generators, 400 cycle equipment and air start carts, as well as public street vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Proficient Computer user with working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• Good written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull objects weighing 70 lbs.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, and/or climbing.
• Expected to work through specially designed air frame, engine and undercarriage openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; required precision instruments and other necessary tools.
• Exposure to climate changes normally experienced in an aviation repair facility.
• Travel may be required to perform off-site service, training or other assigned duties.
• Position may require working on weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts or schedules to include night shifts.
• The work is performed in the hangars, ramp or GSE shop.