Technician

Completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges. Mentors, trains, and assigns tasks to other personnel assisting in maintenance and repair activities in the absence of Senior Technicians and/or Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic maintenance assignments including preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance; clearing system jams; shift inspections; cleaning; and electrical and mechanical adjustments.
• Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior personnel; ensure equipment is running safely.
• Take direction and seek the guidance and expertise of senior-level personnel; accept training and mentoring from them.
• Provide direction, guidance, and expertise to personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities; conduct training and mentoring responsibilities; may act as lead in the absence of Senior Technicians and/or Supervisors.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor/manager's instructions.
• Work in tight and/or high spaces utilizing 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.
• Assist with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
• Complete all safety training as assigned by the company.
• Comply with all ELS safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments as may be required by management from time to time.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 2 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment
• HVAC, welding/brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills
• Minimum 2 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience
• 3+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background
• Minimum 1 year experience with PLC logic and/or Industrial HVAC certification
• Advanced computer skills

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
• Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or job type
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Ability to obtain the proper resources to complete job assignment
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge at an intermediate level in working with Microsoft Windows to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Other Requirements

• 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

The physical demands of this position vary by day and are not based solely on a single workday.

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently
• Reach Outward: Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently
• Climb: Frequently
• Crawl: Frequently
• Squat or Kneel: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less: Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-20 lbs: Frequently
• Lift/Carry 21-50 lbs: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 51+ lbs: Occasionally
• Push/Pull 10 lbs or less: Frequently
• Push/Pull 11-20 lbs: Frequently
• Push/Pull 21-50 lbs: Occasionally
• Push/Pull 51+ lbs: Infrequently

Activity key: N (Not Applicable) — activity is not applicable to this occupation. I (Infrequently) — occupation requires this activity less than 5% of the time. O (Occasionally) — occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day). F (Frequently) — occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day). C (Constantly) — occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance), Hearing

Work Environment

Works under the Airport Terminal, in conditions that may contain dust, dirt, and continual noise that is below OSHA's action level.