BHS Technician

JSM & ASSOC LLC•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

JSM Airport Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated BHS Technician at Nashville International Airport (BNA). This career-track opportunity is intended for someone seeking a long-term professional future with the company, with an expected commitment of at least one year. The primary function is to provide electro-mechanical operational, preventive, and emergency maintenance support for the baggage handling system. The position is full-time, paid weekly, and starts at $25.00 per hour, depending on experience. The airport operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Technicians must be able to work as scheduled, including holidays that fall on a scheduled workday, and must be flexible about shift assignments based on airport and company requirements and the technician’s strengths, skills, and experience. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing baggage-handling equipment, while following safety, airport, company, and federal procedures. Work includes responding to calls from the BHS control center, documenting maintenance and repairs, and coordinating with senior technicians and supervisors. The position also involves physical work in varied settings, including areas with moving equipment, electricity, tight spaces, elevated spaces, dirt, and heat.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read and interpret repair manuals and basic mechanical schematics.
At least 2 years of mechanical work experience.
At least 1 year of basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
Ability to work the assigned schedule in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation, including scheduled holidays, and flexibility regarding shift assignments.
Ability to pass a drug screen, driver's license check, background check, required federal fingerprinting and security threat assessment, and airport security badging requirements for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Use tools and hand tools safely and properly, and use appropriate safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Maintain a presentable uniform and valid airport badge.
Review assigned paperwork and collect the correct tools and PPE, radio and battery, preventive maintenance assignments, work orders, and corrective work.
Remain aware of the work environment and follow company and federally established policies and procedures.
Inspect curbside and ticket-counter hardware, cladding, and belts on all three levels of the assigned area.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks and report deficiencies.
Respond to E-Calls from the BHS control center and provide appropriate updates and communication.
Complete work orders and corrective-work documentation with detailed information about time, work performed, and parts used.
Report to the assigned area and check BHS belts, motors, power-turns, and carousels.
Perform basic preventive maintenance, including cleaning conveyors and surrounding areas, removing debris, removing and replacing conveyor covers for inspection and cleaning, and identifying potential problems through auditory and visual inspection.
Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior staff.
Make minor electrical and mechanical adjustments to support system functionality and reliability.
Clear and reset baggage handling system jams safely and efficiently.
Assess situations and communicate effectively with senior technicians and/or supervisors.
Take temperature and speed readings of components and belting.
Replace and adjust components, including bearings, motors, reducers, belts, photoelectric cells, and pushbuttons; repair, tension, and track belts as needed.
Troubleshoot electrical components, including MCPs, local functional electrical switch boxes, VFDs, ATRs, belt shaft encoders, and general wiring.
Attend required or requested training and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Follow Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for team safety.
Follow airport driving policies and speed limits.
Clean the work area and return tools to their proper locations.
Provide the supervisor with completed preventive maintenance, corrective, and/or SR work orders.
Ensure paperwork includes the date, time, reference SR numbers, reference PM number, part number, part quantity, and asset locations.
Complete required safety and compliance training.
Perform other reasonable ancillary duties to support operations and the customer.