Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician - Colorado Springs Airport

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 31 - 37

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician Colorado Springs Airport

The Colorado Springs Airport is seeking a Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team supporting the Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS). In this key role you will perform advanced maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on highly specialized automated systems that keep travelers and baggage moving safely and efficiently.

Benefits Offered:

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
PERA Retirement
Paid Time Off: Vacation Sick and Holidays
Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Wellness Programs Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
Medical Management Programs
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprinted-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

As a Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician you will:

Perform advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on CBIS equipment including conveyor belts sensors motors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Work with complex systems such as Allen Bradley PLCs and DeviceNet communication networks
Coordinate and collaborate with equipment vendors suppliers and service providers to resolve issues and complete repairs
Lead assign and review the work of maintenance staff to ensure high-quality and timely service
Maintain accurate maintenance logs records and system performance data
Support process improvements and recommend updates to procedures and standards
Participate in snow removal operations and assist with other Airport maintenance tasks outside of CBIS during weather events or as operational needs arise

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

Electrical mechanical and automated control systems
Preventive maintenance and system diagnostics
PLC programming sensors motors conveyors and electromechanical components

Ability to:

Lead technical maintenance projects and assign tasks to support staff
Troubleshoot complex systems independently and under time-sensitive conditions
Safely and effectively operate maintenance tools diagnostic equipment and software
Communicate effectively with peers vendors and airport leadership
Maintain a strong awareness of airport safety and security procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in facilities or systems maintenance including electrical mechanical or automation-related work

Substitutions:We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but are considered desirable. If you possess any of these please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions
- (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG
  AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT .)
Experience maintaining or repairing automated conveyance systems in an industrial airport or transportation setting
Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLCs DeviceNet or other industrial automation systems
Experience in welding HVAC or mechanical system repair
Experience leading or training maintenance staff in a high-stakes environment

Additional Information

Please contact Jeffrey Plunkett at for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands:Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Environmental Conditions	Frequency
Primary Work Environment	Office Environment
Extreme Temperature	Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity	Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards	Occasionally
Noise and Vibrations	Frequently
Physical Hazards	Frequently
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards	Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases	Occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications page

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Description / Position OverviewSenior Skilled Maintenance Technician Colorado Springs AirportThe Colorado Springs Airport is seeking a Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team supporting the Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS). In this key role you will perform advanced maintenan...