Entry Support Mechanic

JSM & ASSOC LLC•Denver, CO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

JSM Airport Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated BHS Entry Support Mechanic at Denver International Airport (DEN). This entry-level, career-track position supports maintenance of the airport’s Baggage Handling Systems (BHS), with varied responsibilities performed under the direct supervision of a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic (MMM) or Control Systems Technician (CST). The role is intended for someone prepared to commit to a long-term professional future with the company, with an expected commitment of at least one year. The mechanic performs preventive and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, inspections, cleaning, dismantling, repair, and rebuilding of BHS equipment and components. Under direct supervision, the mechanic learns to troubleshoot, inspect, install, assess, maintain, repair, and refurbish mechanical systems and components, and helps resolve operational issues such as jams and faults. The work takes place in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week airport operation. Technicians must be able to work scheduled shifts, including holidays when they fall on a scheduled workday, and be flexible about shift assignments. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of mechanical work experience, English proficiency, and proficiency operating mechanical hand tools. The work involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day; frequent lifting or moving of items up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of items up to 100 pounds; and working around moving equipment and electricity, including in small, high, dirty, and hot spaces. Continued employment requires successfully passing a drug screen, driver’s license check, background check, federal fingerprinting and security threat assessment, and airport security badging. Compensation is full-time, with weekly pay at an hourly rate of $30.70. The City and County of Denver Prevailing Wage Schedule also applies, with up to an additional $7.86 in fringe benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
At least one year of mechanical work experience.
Able to work without direct supervision for more than 50% of the time.
Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision after proper training.
Fully proficient in and capable of operating mechanical hand tools.
Able to work as scheduled in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation, including holidays when they fall on a scheduled workday, and be flexible about prospective shift assignments.
Able to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day; frequently lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and working around moving equipment and electricity in small, high, dirty, and hot spaces.
Must successfully pass a drug screen, driver’s license check, background check, required federal fingerprinting and security threat assessment, and airport security badging for continued employment.
Expected commitment of at least one year.

Responsibilities

Work under the direct supervision of a Machinery Maintenance Mechanic (MMM) or Control Systems Technician (CST).
Perform preventive maintenance inspections, and dismantle, repair, and rebuild equipment.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including dismantling, repairing, and rebuilding equipment.
Clean all parts of the BHS and surrounding areas.
Learn under direct supervision to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and rebuild BHS mechanical components, including belt tracking and tension, sheaves, gearbox and bearing lubrication, motors, rollers, clutches, brakes, hydraulic systems, transporting telecars, bearings, conveyor belting, drive belts, drive shafts, and pulleys.
Learn under direct supervision to inspect BHS equipment for proper operation and performance, including conveyors, lifts, diverters, and automatic tag readers.
Learn under direct supervision to install, inspect, assess, maintain, repair, and refurbish mechanical parts, components, and assemblies within the BHS.
Clear and reset operational issues such as jams and faults; may physically move baggage during these issues.
Assist with adjustment and resetting of improper belt tension, tracking, and similar functions.
Complete safety and compliance training as required.
Perform other reasonable ancillary duties to support the operation and customer.