LGA Technician

JGM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

JGM in Chicago is seeking a hands-on baggage handler/maintenance technician responsible for operating the belt, spacing bags, and clearing jams to ensure on-time departures.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, climb ladders, and work in a noisy environment; you must communicate in English and be comfortable with computers and standard Windows OS. Shifts rotate including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting 40–75 pounds.
• Able to work in variable weather and busy airport environment.
• Must communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate baggage handling equipment and conveyors.
• Arrange bags for proper carousels and clear jams.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends.
• Maintain clean work areas around conveyors.

Skills

English communication

Manual luggage handling

Stamina and mobility

Safety awareness

Team orientation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, which may be required of employees assigned to this job classification.

Essential Job Functions

Technicians are responsible for the operation of the belt. Must ensure proper spacing of bags and monitor the buildup of bags on the carousels. Must ensure that the bags are aligned as required and/or immediately clear any resulting jams. Technicians are responsible for the manual movement of baggage in the event of a system outage. Must perform general cleanup of work areas in and around the conveyor equipment at a frequency required to maintain units free of trash, dirt and debris. Maintainers perform semi‑skilled maintenance under the supervision of a Dispatcher or Supervisor.

• Technicians must be able to perform the following functions in variable weather and environmental conditions:
• Bend, stoop, and crawl to work in tight, restricted areas. Push, pull, lift and carry components weighing up to 40–75 pounds.
• Must be able to climb 10–25 ft. in height on ladders and perform duties. Must have good coordination and good balance.
• Must be able to stand 60–75% during an 8‑hour shift.
• Must be able to operate the controls for a forklift or man‑lift (authorized employees only) in congested area.
• Drive vehicles weighing up to 3 tons on selected assignments in congested areas requiring good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Must have good eyesight.
• Work with color‑coded wiring and other components which requires the ability to differentiate colors to include but not limited to red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
• Work in a high noise‑level environment, and tolerates dust and jet fumes. (Dust masks and earplugs are provided).
• Write and type legibly to complete forms/paperwork as required.
• Must be able to communicate – verbal and written – in English and be understood by others.
• Be familiar with computers and Microsoft based operating systems.
• Must be able to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks on own.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays i.e. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and days off.
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
• Help training new hires.
• Cleaning the Bagroom, MIT & TSA area.

All of the above functions are normally performed within certain narrow time constraints which are usually dictated upon the actual arrival of an aircraft and its scheduled departure. The failure to perform these functions may result in passenger inconvenience caused by delayed aircraft departure and passenger and employee safety. The failure to perform these functions properly may result in serious injury to passengers, employees, damaged ground equipment and/or aircraft.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disclaimer

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and operational requirements.