Career Opportunity at Swissport

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and show competence in preventive maintenance per established schedules on all ground support equipment.
• Provide trouble-shooting and diagnostic assessment of ground support equipment as required.
• Modify and overhaul power plant, drive-train, brake, electric and hydraulic systems.
• Remove malfunctioning ground support equipment from service and ensure GSE is not returned to service until malfunction has been properly diagnosed and repaired.
• Respond to emergency service calls as well as accidents involving ground support equipment.
• Demonstrate proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, etc. required for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Complete all maintenance/repair documentation consistent with carrier, station, airport authority, and Swissport requirements.
• Ability to carry out both Arc and Gas welding activities
• Comply with all Swissport, airport authority and carrier safety and security requirements.
• Will retain a motor vehicle driver’s license for air side / non airside in good standing at all times.
• Keep GSE shop and its equipment clean and serviceable at all times, report any and all deficiencies to management.
• Fuel equipment as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with Ramp management, customers and staff in a professional manner when needed.
• Operate and drive all types of equipment – motorized and non-motorized.

Skill set requirement

• Education: KCSE Mean C Minus, with computer proficiency.
• Professional Knowledge: Craft 3 Certificate in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: At least 3 years as a technician in a busy operational environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.