The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic performs maintenance assignments requiring the skills of one or more of the maintenance trades such as auto mechanic, heating and air-conditioning engineer or other similar skilled journeyman trades. Such duties include, among others, the necessary sequence of operations to troubleshoot, disassemble, clean, check, repair, rework, replace, fabricate, assemble, install and adjust any automotive and ground equipment, machinery, accessories, parts, etc. and explain work procedures to personnel assigned to assist in such work.

Position Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license
• Twelve (12) months in one or more of the maintenance trades or the equivalent amount of relevant work experience
• Valid Automotive Service Technician, Commercial Transport Mechanic or Heavy Duty Mechanic trades certification
• Attention to detail in order to ensure tasks are completed with precision
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the trade
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and days off
• Ability to distinguish colors red, green, yellow, white, and blue
• Lift items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

Position Preferences

• Automotive Inspection certificate/licenses
• Previous experience maintaining mobile ground power (generators), air conditioners (up to 110 ton), air start units (but will also consider experience in Farm or Heavy Industrial equipment)

Additional Position Details

• Candidates must fulfill a fingerprint based criminal background check to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable.
• Candidates must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, in addition to clearing other airport related requirements, if applicable.
• This position may be subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Federal law requires Envoy to determine a candidate’s history with the DOT drug and/or alcohol violation(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring him/her into a safety-sensitive position.