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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: As the Ground Support Equipment Worker, you will make repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders of a higher-grade worker, troubleshooting malfunctions of GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
Essential Job Functions: * Prepares GSE for storage and transportation. * Uses automated maintenance data systems to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, maintains external fuel and grounding systems. * Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE. * Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. * Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components. * Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories. * Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, and labels. * Disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards, and regulations. * Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles; provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. * Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times. * Additional responsibilities include working with a variety of repair and test equipment including welders, torches, pressure testers and electrical testers to name a few. * Other Duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent GED. * Thirty-six (36) months in one or more of the maintenance trades or the equivalent. * Should be proficient in electrical troubleshooting and repair of aviation ground support equipment such as mobile electric power plants and other self-propelled/non-self-propelled equipment. * Electrical skills are highly desirable.
Knowledge and Skills: * Mental and visual ability to read and understand detailed technical publications and instructions. * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Ability to deal courteously with the customer.
Security Clearance: Based on contractual requirements, minimum NACI required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.