Jr. Technician

Daifuku•Fort Myers, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jr. Technician assists technicians at varied levels with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB). The role supports preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, including clearing system jams, conducting shift inspections, cleaning, and making basic electrical and mechanical adjustments. Under senior personnel’s guidance, the Jr. Technician may diagnose equipment failures and help ensure equipment operates safely. The position follows direction and accepts training and mentoring from senior personnel. It requires reading and interpreting repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisors’ or managers’ instructions; completing work-related forms and assigned safety and other training; and complying with company and federally established policies and procedures. Work may take place in tight or elevated spaces using appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection. The role also involves basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing, along with additional duties assigned by management. The work is performed under an airport terminal, where conditions may include dust, dirt, and continual noise below OSHA’s action level. Physical demands vary by day and include frequent standing, walking, handling and fingering, reaching, climbing or balancing, crawling, squatting or stooping, bending or kneeling, and lifting or carrying items of varying weights.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
At least one year of previous mechanical experience, one year of previous BHS or PBB experience, or the ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test.
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 and promoting a safe work environment.
Basic computer knowledge, including the ability to log in, retrieve and answer emails, and take training.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions; reason through problems; serve customer needs while following company procedures; and demonstrate conduct consistent with accepted values and standards.
Ability to focus on goals, make sound decisions using available information, build relationships with customers and co-workers, and work with people of varied backgrounds and personalities.
Ability to stay organized or follow a systematic method, obtain resources needed to complete assignments, and identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; work under time constraints; and complete assigned training in a timely manner.
Ability to work in conditions that may include dust, dirt, and continual noise below OSHA’s action level, and to meet the physical demands described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in an airport environment.
Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges.

Responsibilities

Assist with preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, including clearing system jams, performing shift inspections, cleaning, and making basic electrical and mechanical adjustments.
Assist technicians with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior personnel and help ensure equipment is operating safely.
Follow direction and seek guidance from senior personnel; accept training and mentoring.
Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisors’ or managers’ instructions.
Work in tight and/or high spaces using appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
Follow company and federally established policies and procedures, including ELS safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Complete all applicable company-assigned training, including safety training, in a timely manner.
Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
Perform additional duties or assignments as required by management.