Airport Baggage Systems Technician

JGM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JGM seeks an LGA Airport Technician - BHS to operate the baggage belt, ensure proper bag spacing, and clear jams to maintain on-time departures.

Responsibilities include manual movement of baggage during outages, cleaning the bagroom and TSA area, and training new hires. Candidates must lift 40–75 pounds, climb ladders, work rotating shifts, and communicate in English, with basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Able to bend, stoop, and crawl in tight areas.
• Able to lift 40-75 pounds.
• Able to climb 10-25 ft on ladders.
• Stand 60-75% during an 8-hour shift.
• Operate forklift or man lift (authorized employees only).
• Drive vehicles up to 3 tons in congested areas.
• Good eyesight and color identification.
• Able to differentiate colors (red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, orange).
• Work in a high noise environment with dust and jet fumes; PPE provided.
• Write and type legibly to complete forms and paperwork.
• Communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Familiar with computers and Microsoft-based OS.

Responsibilities

• Operate the baggage belt and monitor bag spacing.
• Clear jams and move bags manually during outages.
• Clean the bagroom and surrounding areas.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 40-75 lb

Ladder climbing

English communication

Color vision

Noise & dust tolerance

Computer literacy

Self-management

Shift work

Training others

Bagroom cleaning

Forklift operation

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

JGM seeks an LGA Airport Technician - BHS to operate the baggage belt, ensure proper bag spacing, and clear jams to maintain on-time departures.

Responsibilities include manual movement of baggage during outages, cleaning the bagroom and TSA area, and training new hires. Candidates must lift 40–75 pounds, climb ladders, work rotating shifts, and communicate in English, with basic computer literacy.