Ground Equipment Mechanic

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Description:

Position Type:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Point Mugu, CA

Pay Info: $39.74/hour plus Health & Wellness Benefit ($6.50/hr through Union or $4.95/hr if all benefits declined)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established DoD contractor specializing in range operations and maintenance (O&M), weapons testing, facilities management, aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M, technical, logistics and other engineering support, systems integration, electronics and communications maintenance services, and cybersecurity. We operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 34-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and providing high-quality services and cost-effective results with customer satisfaction.

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains ground support equipment (GSE).
• Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repairs of less complex repair/maintenance problems.
• Diagnoses all system components including electrical, electronics, and emissions-related fault codes to repair or replace faulty parts as indicated by testing or observations.
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.

• Maintain external fuel and grounding systems.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
• Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
• Operate, clean, inspect and service GSE towing vehicles.
• Cross-utilization into other positions within scope of work.

• Most work will be accomplished outdoors; conditions vary by season and location.
• There will be work on the range throughout the year; temperatures will vary.
• Physical requirements:
  
  roughly 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, 5% lifting; must be capable of lifting 50–100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to deploy both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions. Shift hours will vary by mission requirements.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ experience repairing and maintaining one or a combination of the following:
  • Ground Vehicles (track or wheeled)
  • Power-generation equipment
  • Rotary- or fixed-wing aircraft
  • Industrial mechanical equipment (pumps, conveyors, lifts, etc.)
• Military experience with Maintenance and Mechanical background (91, 88, 3521 or other Mechanical MOS preferred).
• Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Experience working at a government facility helpful, but not required.
• Forklift Operator license required.
• Class A license preferred.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be insurable through the company vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening including SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

As a DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that success is tied to team members’ hard work and dedication toward a common goal. We provide stability, competitive pay and benefits, professional development, and broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive…