• Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. 

• Maintains vehicle records 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. 

• The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School Diploma / Equivalent

• Completed a military or vocational school in Ground Support Equipment Repair or in Automotive Technology. 

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience 

• Automotive Service Excellence Certification preferred 

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.