Baggage Handling System Mechanic

About us: At the Port of Portland, airport operations is the heartbeat of our commitment to excellence in air travel. We are the orchestrators behind the scenes, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for all passengers, aircraft, and cargo that passes through our airport.

• Perform repairs, calibrations, maintenance and parts replacement to mechanical components of PDX systems and/or equipment. Including but not limited to:
  • Perform preventative maintenance
  • Calibrate equipment
  • Monitor system performance
  • Trouble shoot problems
  • Replace worn parts
  • Evaluate system condition and make reports
  • Perform emergency repair
  • Track and replace conveyor belts
  • Support operational contingency plans as required
  • Maintain, test, & repair revolving, sliding and overhead doors
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Maintain tools and instruments
• Work in a safe manner following all safety protocols and requirements.
• Maintain the BHS to 99% availability with a 3 minute response time.
• Maintain security and limited access to BHS and screening equipment.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external customers including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Airport Operations Supervisors (AOS), Portland Airline Consortium (PAC), airport tenants, airline personnel, general public, and other crafts

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with automated baggage handling or materials handling systems preferred; experience working in aviation or industrial setting is desirable; or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal History Records check and Security Threat Assessment required for a PDX Security Badge required
• Maintain a valid state drivers' license required

• Strong trouble-shooting skills
• Shows the utmost respect for others and is a proven team player.

• Work in tight spaces and at heights
• Work in noisy, heated environment in and around fast moving equipment
• lift and move up to 100 pounds
• follow instructions and meet deadlines in a fast paced working environment
• interpret technical instruction books and manuals
• work independently, with little or no supervision
• exercise good judgment in the absence of specific direction
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of November 18, 2024.
   
   
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
   
   
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step approximately the week of December 16, 2024

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.