Ground Service Equipment Mechanic

Porter Airlines

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Job SummaryReporting to the Manager, Facilities, and Equipment, this individual is responsible for maintenance of all Ground Service Equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance in GSE including outstations as assigned
  • Travel to outstations for inspections and repairs as necessary
  • Train new team members
  • Participate in co-op programs with students
  • Aid in recruitment, hiring and retention of GSE team members
  • Actively monitor and update GSE software (Hippo) for all work orders
  • Monitor and report on outstation PM programs
  • Provide monthly performance updates to Supervisor and Manager
  • Provide technical support for GSE group including outstations
  • Assign daily, weekly and monthly tasks to all GSE personnel
  • Order GSE parts and monitor inventory of spare parts
  • Interact with contractors when needed
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures for mechanics
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external customers
  • Inspect work to ensure compliance with plans and standards
  • Ensures proper housekeeping practices are observed
  • Recommend and participate in long range planning
  • Support Facilities Maintenance when required
  • Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned
Behavioural CompetenciesConcern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications
  • 310S or 310T truck and coach mechanic license
  • Strong troubleshooting
  • Ability to learn new technology, service procedures and specifications
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Candidate should be able to read and understand various schematic diagrams for maintenance troubleshooting
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude and good working habits
  • Able to work different shifts as required
  • Class “G” or higher driver’s license with a clean Driver’s Abstract
  • Excellent physical condition
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in Microsoft Office
  • Able to work in varied weather
  • Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on time reporting for work)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
LocationToronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) #
Company DescriptionSince 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Porter Airlines