PCA Technician

Overview

Performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance and basic adjustments on pre-conditioned air (PCA) units. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting and repair of the passenger boarding bridge components with focus on PCA units.

• Conduct daily and periodic shift inspections, cleaning, and diagnostics of PCA mechanical/electrical system components based on an established scheduled preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in electrical and mechanical adjustments to PCA units.
• Monitor system operation, diagnose equipment failures, and ensure equipment is running safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, condensation pumps, bearings, filters, dryers, hoses, connectors, drains, and thermostats.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment or machines for stock replacement and/or to restore equipment to operational status, using solder and brazing skills.
• Work in tight and/or high spaces using appropriate PPE and fall protection equipment.
• Follow and comply with company and federally established policies and procedures.
• Utilize a computer to perform a variety of communications, training, and administrative processes.
• Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
• Provide direction, guidance, and expertise to other personnel assigned to assist in maintenance and repair activities; conduct training and mentoring responsibilities, assign tasks, and assist other employee groups as directed by senior personnel.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor/manager instructions.
• Complete all applicable training courses assigned by the company.
• Assist technicians with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, cleaning, greasing, clearing jams, and moving tubs.
• Complete all safety training as assigned by the company.
• Compliance with all company safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties/assignments that may be required by management from time to time.

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of previous mechanical or electrical experience and 1+ year PLC logic and HVAC controls experience.
• Must have valid EPA Section 608 Universal refrigerant handling certification.
• Minimum 3 years of previous basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
• Ability to work a non‑traditional schedule including weekends and holidays.

• Previous work experience in an airport environment.
• Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an industrial environment.
• HVAC, welding/brazing, and/or plumbing knowledge and skills.
• 4+ years industrial mechanical and/or electrical background.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PLC logic, industrial electrical controls (troubleshooting and repair), and/or Industrial HVAC certification.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift safely according to ELS standards.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre‑determined result.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using available information.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Organized and follows a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Respectful of all employees regardless of race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or job type.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to…