Sr. Technician

About the role

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges, mentor and train junior staff, ensure safe equipment operation, and comply with company and federal safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges.
• Mentor, train, and assign tasks to other personnel assisting in maintenance and repair activities.
• Complete basic maintenance assignments including preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance; clear system jams; perform shift inspections, cleaning, and electrical/mechanical adjustments.
• Monitor system operation, diagnose equipment failures, and ensure equipment runs safely.
• Provide direction, guidance, and expertise to assisting personnel; conduct training and mentoring; assign tasks; may act as lead in the absence of senior personnel.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor/manager’s instructions.
• Work in tight and/or high spaces using appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follow and comply with all company and federally established policies and procedures; complete all applicable training courses assigned by the company.
• Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments as required by management.
• Assist with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
• Complete all safety training as assigned by the Company.
• Maintain compliance with all ELS safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum 3 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Company’s insurance policy.
• Must be able to comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.
• Physical demands (frequency indicated): Lift/Carry – Frequently; Stand – Frequently; Walk – Frequently; Sit – Occasionally; Handling/Fingering – Frequently; Reach Outward – Frequently; Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently; Climb/Balance – Frequently; Crawl – Frequently; Squat or Stoop – Frequently; Bend or Kneel – Frequently; Drive – Frequently (Occasionally for 10 lbs or less). Weight handling: 10 lbs or less – Frequently; 11‑20 lbs – Frequently; 21‑50 lbs – Occasionally; 51+ lbs – Occasionally (Push/Pull 51+ lbs – Infrequently).
• Vision (Near, Distance) and Hearing required.
• Work environment: Works under the Airport Terminal in conditions that may contain dust, dirt, and continual noise below OSHA’s action level.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and