Lead Airport Maintenance Technician

Daifuku; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Line Services (ELS) in North Charleston, SC seeks a maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled work on baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. You will mentor teammates, read technical manuals, and ensure safe, efficient operation in a high-demand airport environment.

The role requires at least 3 years of mechanical or electrical experience, the ability to work non-traditionally including weekends, and the ability to obtain an Airport Security badge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical or electrical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, schematics and supervisor/manager instructions.
• Must be able to work non-traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
• Excellent computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Completes maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges.
• Mentors, trains and assigns tasks to other personnel.
• Completes preventive, routine and emergency maintenance; clears system jams; performs inspections and adjustments.
• Monitors system operation, diagnoses failures and ensures safe operation.
• Provides direction and guidance to maintenance staff; may act as lead when senior personnel are absent.
• Reads and interprets manuals and technical drawings.
• Follows safety policies and completes training as required.
• Keeps work forms and records as per procedures.
• Assists with basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning and greasing.
• Ensures safety training is completed and adhered to.
• Works in tight spaces with required PPE and fall protection.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading manuals & schematics

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC logic experience

Industrial electrical controls

Reading blueprints/schematics

Job description

Elite Line Services (ELS) in North Charleston, SC seeks a maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled work on baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. You will mentor teammates, read technical manuals, and ensure safe, efficient operation in a high-demand airport environment.

The role requires at least 3 years of mechanical or electrical experience, the ability to work non-traditionally including weekends, and the ability to obtain an Airport Security badge.