Sr. Technician

Daifuku Services America Corporation; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Line Services (ELS) seeks a Sr. Technician in Windsor Locks, CT, to perform maintenance on baggage handling systems and passenger boarding bridges. The role mentors junior staff, troubleshoots complex electrical/electronic systems, and ensures safety and reliability of critical airport equipment.

You will read manuals and schematics, work in tight spaces, and follow all ELS safety programs and procedures. Prior airport environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of baggage handling systems or passenger boarding bridges.
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Minimum 3–4 years in electrical/electronic systems and 4+ years in mechanical/electrical roles.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive, routine and emergency maintenance; clears system jams and conducts inspections.
• Diagnoses equipment failures; ensures safe operation of systems.
• Directs and mentors maintenance staff; may act as lead in absence of senior personnel.
• Reads repair manuals and schematics; follows supervisor instructions.
• Works in tight/low spaces with PPE and fall protection; adheres to safety policies.
• Keeps forms and records for work orders; completes all required training.

Skills

Electrical systems

Emergency maintenance

Troubleshooting PLC

Industrial HVAC

Reading blueprints

Mentoring/leadership

Safety procedures

Electrical safety PPE

Tools

PLC logic

Industrial controls

HVAC systems

Job description

Sr. Technician

Job Location

US-CT-Windsor Locks

# of Openings: 1

Company Division: DSUS

Completes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges; M entors, trains and assigns tasks of other personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities

Responsibilities

• Completes basic maintenance assignments involving but not limited to preventive, routine and emergency maintenance, clearing system jams; shift inspections, cleaning, and/or electrical and mechanical adjustments.
• Monitors system operation; diagnoses equipment failures; ensures equipment is running safely.
• Diagnoses equipment failures and ensures equipment is running safely.
• Provides direction, guidance and expertise to other personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities; conducts training and mentoring responsibilities, assigns tasks, may act as lead in the absence of senior personnel.
• Reads and interprets repair manuals, basic schematics and supervisor/manager's instructions.
• Works in tight and/or high spaces utilizing appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follows and complies with all company and federally established policies and procedures; completes all applicable training courses assigned by the company
• Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Performs additional duties/assignments as may be required by management.
• Assists with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning and greasing.
• Completes all safety training as assigned by the Company.
• Compliance with all ELS safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an Airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• HVAC, welding/ brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills
• Minimum 3 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience
• 4+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background
• Minimum 2 years' experience with PLC logic, industrial electrical controls (troubleshooting and repair), and/or Industrial HVAC certification
• Advanced computer skills.
• Minimum 2 years' experience mentoring/guiding and directing maintenance personnel

Additional Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Ability to work with people regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or job type.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to obtain the proper resources to complete job assignment.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge, at an intermediate level in working with Microsoft Windows to include: Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Company's insurance policy
• Must be able comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must be committed to working safely while accomplishing all tasks and promoting a safe work environment at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position vary by day and are not based solely on a single workday.

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less - F (Frequently)
• 11-20 lbs - F (Frequently)
• 21-50 lbs - O (Occasionally)
• 51+ lbs - O (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

• 10 lbs or less - F (Frequently)
• 11-20 lbs - F (Frequently)
• 21-50 lbs - O (Occasionally)
• 51+ lbs - I (Infrequently)

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Hearing

Physical Demand Code Definitions

• N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• I (Infrequently): Occupation requires this activity less than 5% of the time
• O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works under the Airport Terminal, in conditions that may contain dust, dirt and continual noise that is below OSHA's action level

ELS STATEMENT

Elite Line Services (ELS) is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [e-mail].

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