PBB and BHS Jr. Technician

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JSM & ASSOC LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Little Rock, Arkansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The PBB and BHS Jr. Technician will perform maintenance tasks on Passenger Boarding Bridges and Baggage Handling Systems, including cleaning and inspecting equipment. They will also diagnose equipment failures and assist senior technicians with repairs.

Qualifications

JSM Airport Services is looking for a PBB/BHS Jr. Technician to maintain airport Passenger Boarding Bridges and Baggage Handling Systems. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of mechanical work experience, and the ability to read repair manuals and mechanical schematics. Candidates must also be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, in a 24/7 operation.

Job Description

JSM Airport Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated PBB/BHS Jr. Technician. This is a career-track opportunity, and we are looking for an individual ready to commit to a long-term professional future with our company, with an expected commitment of at least 1 year. The PBB and BHS Jr. Technician is an entry-level position with varied responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of the airport's Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) and Baggage Handling Systems (BHS). The primary function of this position is to provide electro-mechanical operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance support.

Compensation:

  • Full-Time
  • Weekly Pay
  • Hourly Rate: Starting at $20.00 (Dependent on Experience)

Work Schedule: 

Must be able to work as scheduled (this is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation). Holidays will be included if they fall on a scheduled workday. Shift assignments are based on the airport and company requirements, as well as a technician's strengths, skill set, and experience. Our technicians are expected to be flexible in terms of prospective shift assignments.

Benefits and Perks You’ll Appreciate:

  • Ongoing career development and training opportunities
  • Collaborate with a team in a dynamic environment
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Education and Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Uniform/Footwear Program

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks, which will include, but will not be limited to, cleaning of passenger boarding bridges and surrounding areas, as well as the removal of debris from between bridges
  • Inspect all curbside and ticket counter hardware, cladding, and belts
  • Check all BHS belts, motors, power turns, carousels
  • Be able to analyze a situation in order to provide the best possible solution
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks, which will include, but not limited to, cleaning of conveyor and surrounding areas, removal of debris from between conveyors, removal and replacement of conveyor covers for inspection and cleaning, and the recognition of potential issues through audial and visual inspection
  • Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior staff
  • Make minor adjustments to ensure system functionality and reliability pertaining to both electrical and mechanical items
  • Work with a variety of tools/hand tools safely and properly, as well as utilize any/all appropriate safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Clear and reset baggage handling system jams in a safe and efficient manner
  • Attend requested/required training, while demonstrating a willingness to learn
  • Ensure possession of proper tools (including lockout/tag out) and keys when responding to E-Calls for maximum efficiency and response time
  • Assist Technicians and Sr Technicians with E-Calls
  • Assist in the replacement and/or adjustments of components, including, but not limited to, bearing, motors reducers, and belts
  • Effectively communicate with Senior Technicians and/or Supervisory team when necessary
  • Safety and compliance training as required
  • Perform other reasonable ancillary duties to support the operation and our customer

Qualifications: 

  • High School Graduate or General Educational Development (GED) required
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Must possess at least 1(+) year of mechanical work experience
  • Must be able to read and interpret repair manuals and basic mechanical schematics

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
  • Frequently lifting/moving items that may range in weight up-to 50 pounds, occasionally up-to 100 pounds
  • Work safely in a variety of locations that may include moving equipment and electricity, as well as small spaces, high spaces, dirty spaces, and hot spaces
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Be aware of moving equipment, as well as areas where electricity is present

Additional Requirements: 

The applicant must be able to successfully pass a drug screen (we promote/maintain a Drug Free Workplace), a driver's license check, a background check, and required federal fingerprinting, security threat assessment, as well as airport security badging, for continued employment.

Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at JSM:

At JSM, we recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Good for Business.

Our goal is to attract good job candidates, retain our best employees, and create a more engaged and productive workforce. We want all our team members to feel safe, valued, respected, and involved in their roles at JSM. Together, we unite for diversity and inclusion. 

JSM is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status, and will not discriminate against anyone based on a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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JSM & ASSOC LLC

JSM & Associates specializes in baggage handling systems (BHS) consultation and design, as well as full-scale system operations, maintenance and repair services for BHS and passenger boarding bridges. JSM’s management team is composed of aviation dedicated professionals with more than 200 years of collective experience in the engineering, design, operations and maintenance of comprehensive BHS for airports across the US and around the world.
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