Maintenance Technician II

Vanderlande; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande in St. Louis is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to support the baggage handling system at the airport. The role combines mechanical and electrical maintenance during dwell times between flights.

You will diagnose issues, read engineering drawings, and coordinate with colleagues. This full-time position requires a flexible 24/7 schedule and a valid driver's license. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and a technical background in industrial tech or electrical automation;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum technical experience in an industrial environment.
• Flexible schedule for 24/7 operations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Airport I.D. badge eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Interpret drawings for layout and operation of the system.
• Schedule maintenance tasks to ensure completion.
• Report through CMMS and communicate status to teams.
• Respond to alarms/callouts and coordinate with Control Room.
• Perform preventive maintenance and component replacements.
• Attend to bag jams and stoppages; assist with staff as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree in Industrial Technology or Electrical Automation

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

Conveyor systems

Job description

Vanderlande is responsible for the Service & Maintenance of the Baggage Handling System at the St. Louis International Airport. We are seeking full-time Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technicians are the main responder to emergency situations. They carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the mechanical and electrical level of the material handling system. This will be done during the dwell periods in between the flights and in the other non-operational hours.

Job Title

Maintenance Technician II

Essential Functions (Job Duties And Responsibilities)

• Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems
• Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s)
• Schedule maintenance tasks to ensure job completion
• Reporting through CMMS
• React to messages from the Control Room or manager
• Preventive Maintenance – Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement
• Tote running
• Attending to call outs, faults, alarms and warnings, Supervising staff, scheduling, training
• Attending to stoppages and bag jams

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimum technical experience in an industrial environment
• Flexible work schedule for 24/7 operations
• Valid Driver's License

Other Requirements

• Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Industrial Technology or Electrical Automation
• Minimum 1 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Basic knowledge of controls (PLC, PC) systems

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies)

• Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs
• Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer and service oriented
• Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization.
• Working knowledge of computers and equipment
• Ability to solve problems under pressure
• Pro-active attitude towards process improvement

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Technicians work in the secured baggage handling areas, in repair stations, or on airfields. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules. Workers frequently bend, stoop, and reach from ladders and scaffolds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. They will be lifting parts and tools for extended periods of time and handling equipment such as conveyor systems. Knowledge and utilization of PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, etc.) is required. Workers frequently bend, stoop, and reach from ladders and scaffolds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working with and exposed to the baggage handling system, mechanical parts and vibration. The environment can also be loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.