What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Specialist position at Potawatomi Support Services?
Potawatomi Support Services (PSS), a tribally owned business entity providing a range of professional services, primarily to U.S. government agencies is seeking an experienced Aerospace Ground Maintenance (AGE) Mechanic.
The selected candidate, under minimal supervision, performs preventative maintenance actions and inspections on aerospace ground support equipment (AGE) at Volk Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Camp Douglas, Wisconsin in accordance with the technical orders for each piece of equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance actions and inspections on aerospace ground support equipment (AGE) in accordance with specified technical orders for that piece of equipment.
- Perform unscheduled maintenance and quick repairs on AGE in accordance with specified technical orders for that piece of equipment.
- Ensure all AGE is serviced and ready for operation in accordance with specified technical orders for that piece of equipment.
- Dispatch AGE to aircraft on the flight line.
- Tow AGE to and from storage areas.
- Drive government owned vehicles off base to retrieve parts.
- Drive government owned material handling equipment to load and unload equipment.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Store, handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials/waste according to installation, state, and federal environmental standards.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- 6 years, USAF AGE 2A6X2 AFSC.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Pass a government background check and be granted base access.
- Obtain an USAF Motor Vehicle Operation Identification Card (AF Form 2293) in 90 days.
- Obtain a Volk 'Certificate of Competency' to drive on flight line (AF Form 483) in 90 days.
- Obtain a Universal Refrigerant Handlers Certificate in 6 months.
The work environment characteristics are representative of those found in a professional garage, automotive service center or repair shop. The noise level is usually moderate to high.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required. Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
