Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

OverviewJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Ground Support Equipment Mechanic to join our team at MARINE AVIATION LOGISTICS SQUADRON (MALS-13)Preferred Qualifications:Experience and background servicing aircraft support equipment. Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent. Associates or higher degree in related field. Basic Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years’ additional education and/or related experience.Experience in automatic transmission, hydrostatic and final drive system repair.Experience with Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems repair.Experience tire/wheel maintenance procedures, multiple type buildup, storage and disposal. Strong electrical skills and experience in AC and DC system troubleshooting and repair/reworMust possess valid state drivers license. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Attention to detail and problem solving skills. Ability to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year. A current U.S. passport, accept period time away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements. Ability to obtain Secret clearanceGround Support Equipment Mechanic (23380): The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE)Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions. Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and maintenance actions,Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications. Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. This mechanic 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. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This work also does the following: 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, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, 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. Job Type: Full-timePay: $33.66 per hourExpected hours: 8hrs per day, Monday to FridayBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceOn-the-job trainingPaid time offReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceExperience: Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)Training/Cert requirements:Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for Ground Support Equipment.Tire and WheelHydraulic ContaminationSupport Equipment Operator Training and LicensingAbility to Commute: Yuma, AZ 85365 (Required)Ability to Relocate: Yuma, AZ 85365: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personCompany DescriptionStrategic Technology Institute, Inc. located in Rockville, MD, is a technology services company with an excellent reputation and a twenty-year history of sustained performance. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, commission, and bonus along with benefits.Strategic Technology Institute, Inc. located in Rockville, MD, is a technology services company with an excellent reputation and a twenty-year history of sustained performance. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, commission, and bonus along with benefits.