The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment GSE.
Principal Accountabilities
Conduct diagnostics and repair of less complex repair maintenance problems. Inspect and approve completed maintenance actions. Solve repair problems by studying drawings wiring diagrams and schematics and technical publications.
Use 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.
Maintain external fuel and grounding systems. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE inspect test and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
Service equipment with fuel oil water coolant hydraulic fluid refrigerant and compressed air. Diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses test equipment and technical publications.
Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components remove disassemble repairs clean treat for corrosion assemble and reinstall GSE components and accessories stencil and mark GSE in accordance with technical publications.
Store handle label use and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state local and federal environmental standards and regulations.
Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment and operate clean inspect and service GSE towing vehicles.
Maintain vehicle records and update paper and electronic equipment records provide dispatch service for GSE including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
Responsible for good housekeeping hazmat tool control Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety.
May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission.
Minimum Requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance. Note US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid commercial drivers license with a HAZMAT endorsement.
Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various software applications. especially Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.
Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
Must be able to read write speak and understand English.
The ability to read and write and comprehend interpret data.
Physical Requirements
Working Environment
The diversity of working conditions may range from a standard office type environment where there is no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individuals to severe changes of temperature less than adequate lighting dust wind rain and the like.
On occasions individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection.
Be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must provide your own tools.
Compensation Details
Hourly Rate: $38.08 Original Posting: 02/12/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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