Ground Support Equipment Mechanic - Philadelphia International (IDS)

Job Description

Job Description

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic – Philadelphia International (IDS)

Employer: Inland Deicing Services, LLC (PHL)

At Inland Deicing Services, LLC, our sole focus is the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of deicing and anti-icing services to our airline partners. As the Ground Support Equipment Mechanic at PHL, you’re the steady hand behind the reliability of our vehicles and equipment that keep winter operations moving.

A Day in the Life

Your shift starts on the airfield, where you assess the maintenance schedule you’ve planned locally to maximize uptime. You review work orders, consult manuals and schematics, and get to work—troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic issues, making timely repairs, and documenting everything you touch. Between scheduled and unscheduled inspections, you verify parts, reference illustrated catalogs, and keep complete, accurate records so our fleet is always mission-ready.

What You’ll Tackle

• Own local maintenance scheduling and performance to ensure dependable equipment availability.
• Perform full-scope skilled maintenance following established procedures and standards.
• Read and apply guidance from maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and hydraulic problems within defined timeframes.
• Maintain precise maintenance documentation; conduct both scheduled and ad-hoc inspections.

Tools & Tech You’ll Use

• Standard and specialty tools plus diagnostic equipment, including photo tachometers, scanners, meters, and related hardware.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18.
• Ability to speak and hear efficiently; can read, write, understand, and carry out instructions in English; able to provide clear verbal direction in English.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency.
• Strong time management and organization to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Knowledge of fluid types, diesel-powered machines, and tools—their design, use, repair, and upkeep.
• Professional discretion with confidential information.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Personal basic tool set (sockets/wrenches) up to 1" in size and up to 1/2" drive.

Work Environment

Expect a physically demanding setting with prolonged standing, exposure to high noise levels at times, safe but occasionally unpleasant odors, and varying temperatures and humidity—all around heavy moving equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; effective speaking and hearing.
• Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• On-the-job training
• $300 referral bonuses (unlimited)
• My Flex Pay

Join a team that keeps winter operations safe and on schedule at PHL. If you’re ready to keep critical equipment performing at its best, we’d love to meet you.