Jr. Technician

Daifuku • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists varied levels of technicians with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB). The role supports basic preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, including clearing system jams, conducting shift inspections, cleaning, and making electrical and mechanical adjustments. The Jr. Technician may diagnose equipment failures under senior personnel’s guidance and helps ensure equipment is operating safely.

The technician takes direction from senior personnel, seeks their guidance and expertise, and accepts training and mentoring. The role involves reading and interpreting repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions. Work may take place in tight or elevated spaces, using appropriate personal protective equipment and fall-protection equipment. The technician follows company and federal policies and procedures, completes assigned training and work-related forms, and performs additional duties as required by management.

The position works under an airport terminal in conditions that 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, and carrying or pushing/pulling loads of varying weights. Near and distance vision and hearing are also required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or 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.
• Basic computer knowledge, including the ability to log in, retrieve and answer emails, and complete training.
• Ability to accept responsibility, account for one’s actions, and work safely.
• Ability to use reasoning to solve problems and formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Ability to meet customer needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to accepted values and standards and to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Ability to focus on goals and obtain predetermined results.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and coworkers and work with people of varied backgrounds and personalities.
• Ability to stay organized and follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Ability to obtain appropriate resources to complete job assignments and identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints and complete assigned training in a timely manner.
• Physical ability to perform the listed job activities, including frequent standing, walking, handling/fingering, reaching, climbing/balancing, crawling, squatting/stooping, and carrying or pushing/pulling loads.
• Near and distance vision and hearing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, including clearing system jams, shift inspections, cleaning, and electrical and mechanical adjustments.
• Assist technicians with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
• Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior personnel and help ensure equipment is operating safely.
• Take direction from senior personnel and seek their guidance and expertise; accept training and mentoring.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions.
• Work in tight and/or elevated 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 and safety training courses in a timely manner.
• Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as required by management.
• Maintain a commitment to working safely and promoting a safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED