YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Baggage Operations is an integral part of providing the safe, reliable and predictable delivery of every passenger’s bag, every time.
Position overview
We have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Baggage Systems Technician – Mechanical. Reporting to the Manager, Baggage Systems, the successful candidate will repair, maintain and provide condition assessment for all mechanical assets utilized in the Airport Authority’s baggage systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Respond to all trouble calls and diagnose, repair, and return baggage system to serviceability with minimum downtime.
- Work with planning and/or controls teams to carry out complex or time intensive repairs when they cannot be completed as a trouble call.
- Devise, recommend and implement workarounds to baggage delivery within the system when there is downtime due to corrective maintenance.
- Carry out technical work, as prescribed in job plans, and where appropriate or necessary, advise on and update plans.
- Inspect, assess, and report on the mechanical and electrical condition of infrastructure.
Key qualifications include:
- At least two years’ experience in environments involving mechanical and electrical equipment, supplemented by the completion of four years of technical college and an accreditation with a Red Seal Endorsement or a BC Trade Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright.
- Excellent communication skills including report writing.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills, and solid computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex baggage layouts and drawing schematics
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license