Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) - JFK

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

As a Ground Maintenance Technician (GMT) in a stationary role, you will be a part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. A GMT (Stationary) specializes in completing repairs and utilizes preventive maintenance on motors and controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and machine shop equipment. The ideal candidate is proficient in the use of diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to resolve malfunctions and maintain equipment.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and repair with precision measuring and testing instruments.

• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

• Ensures the proper functioning of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic equipment by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating industrial equipment and test equipment throughout Stationary GSE in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.

• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to log inventory levels; anticipating need; placing and expediting orders; and verifying receipt. 

• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

External Applicants Only – Ground Maintenance Technician (Stationary) hired to work at the JFK airport receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will receive $2,500 after 90 days of employment and the remaining $2,500 after 180 days of employment.

The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $36.22 with the ability to increase your hourly rate within 6 months of your start date, based upon premiums offered.  Examples include but are not limited to CIMM Certification, Shift differential, and Skill differential.

Eligible Delta employees based in New York City (JFK or LGA) can be reimbursed up to $250 per month for specific transportation expenses incurred while traveling to and from work. Employees using public transit, including trains, buses, subways, ferries or van pools to get to and from JFK or LGA may be eligible.

Qualified candidates must also possess at least one of the following:

• Electrical/Relay knowledge: Understanding and proficiency in repairing 12 to 50 VAC/DC control circuits, 120 VAC single-phase electrical circuits and control circuits, 480 VAC 3-phase electrical systems.

• PLC Controls/Network: ** ** Proficiency and knowledge of repairing PLC and the associated computer network systems. Allen Bradly PLCS, SLC 500, SLC 5000 and Micro Logix systems.

• Industrial Maintenance/Conveyor Systems/Passenger Loading Bridges (PLB): ** ** Knowledge of system operations for PLB, system operation for conveyor systems and heavy equipment maintenance on hydraulics/electrical/mechanical on large industrial machinery.

• Industrial A/C refrigeration: ** ** Knowledge of high-pressure point-of-use pre-condition air systems, low-pressure glycol chiller systems, and repair and isolate system failures, as well as the related software for both high- and low-pressure control circuits systems. 

• 400 Hz Generator/Inverter Ground Power: ** ** Strong understanding of electronic and electrical components and proficiency at identifying problems and repairing and rebuilding them. A background in 400 Hz, testing equipment as needed to perform repair/overhaul, and the ability to read electrical schematics and drawings are required. Familiarity with Jetpower II, Jetpower Plus, and CSI units. Experience operating passive and resistive load banks and working in an electronics environment.

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Internal Movement Eligibility

Internal Employees: Before applying for this position, please reference the company's Internal Mobility Policy and Residency Policy to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements. You must be in good standing, which includes meeting performance standards and tenure requirements in your current role. For more information, visit the HR portal or contact your manager or HR

representative. Compliance with these policies is mandatory for consideration.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must be proficient in English.

• Ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.

• Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Completion of a two-year degree at a post-secondary technical school or have a minimum of three years of demonstrated ability.

• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• A detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.

• Strong communication while working as a team and coordinating repairs with other GMTs and outside vendors.

• Respond to customers' needs with minimum direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.

• New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).

• In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.

• LGA/JFK employees may be reimbursed up to $250/month for specific transportation expenses through the NYC Transit Reimbursement Program.

• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

• Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.

• Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits.

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.

• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.

• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.

• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.

• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.

• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.

• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.

Starting pay: $37.67 per hour

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