Maintenance Technician II
About The Position
Vanderlande Industries provides service and maintenance for the baggage handling system at St. Louis International Airport. The Maintenance Technician II responds to emergencies and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical components of the material handling system, primarily during periods between flights and other non-operational hours. The role includes diagnosing and repairing equipment, reporting work through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), responding to Control Room or manager messages, and addressing faults, alarms, stoppages, and bag jams. Technicians work in secured baggage-handling areas, repair stations, or on airfields, often under strict deadlines tied to flight schedules. The position requires an airport security badge and passing a background check. The role involves substantial physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting or moving items over 50 pounds. The work may expose technicians to mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise from aircraft engines and equipment. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires no travel.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Minimum technical experience in an industrial environment.
- Flexible work schedule to support 24/7 operations.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be able to attain and maintain an Airport I.D. Badge.
- Flexibility to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
- Customer- and service-oriented approach.
- Proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and initiative.
- Working knowledge of computers and equipment.
- Ability to solve problems under pressure.
- Proactive attitude toward process improvement.
- Ability to perform physically active work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds.
- Must pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of CMMS experience.
- At least 2 years of material handling experience.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Basic knowledge of controls systems, including PLC and PC systems.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency situations involving the baggage handling system.
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, cleaning, and replacement.
- Communicate work performed and the status of specialty systems to relevant parties.
- Interpret engineering drawings to understand system layout, location, and operation.
- Schedule maintenance tasks to ensure job completion.
- Report maintenance work through the CMMS.
- Respond to messages from the Control Room or manager.
- Perform tote running.
- Attend to callouts, faults, alarms, and warnings.
- Attend to stoppages and bag jams.
- Supervise staff, schedule work, and provide training, as listed in the job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
