Job Description

Position Responsibilities

• Possesses considerable knowledge of machineryin order todiagnose, troubleshoot,maintainand repair Aerospace Ground Equipment either in the field or in a shop environment, with little supervision.  Performs service, maintenance,repairand overhaulin accordance withmanufacturer's recommendations.

•  Interfaces with New York Air National Guard (NYANG) and US Air Force (USAF) personnelon a daily basis 

• Provides flight line services asrequired

• Performs work as specified on work orders or initiates work orders whenrequired

• Ensures work performed isin accordance withestablished procedures and/or manufacturer's specifications.

• Routinely overhauls, repairs ormaintainsgasoline anddiesel-poweredequipment.

• Uses diagnostic equipment and procedures to diagnose and correct equipment faults.

• Inspects lift equipment anddeterminessafe operability prior to issue.

• Operates shop equipment including load banks, welders, compressors,pressesand nitrogen charging units.

• Performs generator set inspections and maintenance asrequired

• Provides serviceableequipment to NYANG or USAF asrequested

• Servicesaircraftlatrines, empties urinals.

• Documents work performed, status of equipment,maintainsrecords and generates reports asrequired 

• Recommends parts resupply to the AGE Mechanic Lead

• Sets example of professional work ethic and behavior.  Provides direction and communications, verbally and in writing to ensure continuity of operations during and between shifts. 

• Lift, move and/or install parts,assembliesor equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.  May perform work outside under severe weather conditions.

• Works rotating shifts as required 24 hours/day.

• Performs duties in support of OperationsDivision metrics(as provided by supervisor).

• Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or indirectly, affected by this position's work activities.

• Works to achieve goals and contractual commitments.

• Maintains a clean,orderlyand safe work area.

• Responsible formaintaininga safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

• Complies withall Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.  Provide documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

• Performs other duties asrequired

RequiredEducation, Experience, Certificates and Licenses

• High School diploma orGED

• A minimum offouryears of experienceworking with a combination of diesel and gasoline engines,electrical/electronicand hydraulic systems

ExpectedSkills and Competencies:

• Complies withapplicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure. 

• Proficient usingMicrosoft OfficeWord; ability to accurately document changes to work orders and inventory on acomputer-basedsystem.

Preferred

• Two years technical school or similar military training is highly desirable.

Physical and/or Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

• Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

• Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.