Maintenance Technician - Airport Equipment & Passenger Boarding Bridges

Maintenance Technician II – Airport Equipment & Passenger Boarding Bridges

Location: Los Angeles, CA (LAX area) – 100% onsite
Schedule: Full-time hours, must be flexible for weekdays and weekends as needed
Duration: 3–6 month contract with strong contract-to-hire potential
Pay: Competitive hourly rate

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician II to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), conveyor systems, and related airport mechanical/electrical equipment .

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and electrical experience who thrives in a fast-paced field environment and enjoys solving equipment issues that directly impact airport operations.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain passenger boarding bridges and related systems
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency corrective repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems
• Support baggage conveyor and jam-clearing response as needed
• Read blueprints, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders
• Complete PM and CM logs, work orders, and maintenance documentation in CMMS systems
• Operate company vehicles, carts, forklifts, and support equipment
• Maintain strict compliance with all safety procedures and airport operating standards

What We're Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain airport/security clearance
• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience in industrial, facilities, conveyor, HVAC, mechanical, or electrical environments
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Strong electrical repair and diagnostic experience
• Experience working with motors, controls, wiring, and equipment repair

Preferred

• Experience with 480V and 3-phase motors
• Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair experience
• Conveyor, baggage system, or airport equipment exposure
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• CMMS or computerized maintenance system experience
• Prior experience in airport, distribution, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance environments

Best Backgrounds for This Role

This role is a strong fit for candidates from:

• Airport equipment maintenance
• Conveyor / baggage systems
• Industrial maintenance
• Facilities maintenance
• HVAC / refrigeration service
• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanical service technician roles

Work Environment

This position supports active airport operations and requires working around:

• Aircraft ramps
• Heavy moving equipment
• Conveyor systems
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Elevated platforms and ladder work
• Loud industrial environments

Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs , climbing, working in tight spaces, and responding quickly to equipment downtime.

Why Apply

• High-visibility role supporting airport operations
• Strong long-term hire potential
• Fast-paced, hands-on troubleshooting environment
• Excellent fit for technicians who enjoy solving mechanical and electrical problems quickly