Hybrid Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician - Colorado Springs Airport presso City of Colorado Springs, CO
City of Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado Springs, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
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About the Department
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:
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Hourly Salary: $31.11 - $37.35
Work Schedule: Base schedule is 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM; however, shifts may vary due to weather conditions, emergencies (especially snow events), or operational demands. Flexibility is essential.
- 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 the City 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
- 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
Position Duties
- 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.
Minimum 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 https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)]
- (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG
- 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
Other Qualifications
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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 |
