JSM & Associates, a growing company headquartered in Central Florida, is seeking a qualified and experienced Technician, with Welding certification, for our newest location at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fl. This is a mid-level position with varied responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of airport Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB).

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid weekly

Benefits:

• Full medical benefits after 60 days of employment (health, vision, dental, short term-long term)
• SPTO occurred starting Day 1.
• SPTO is available to use after 6 months of employment
• Expanding company with professional growth potential
• Uniforms provided by company
• $125.00 towards work boots (Grainger)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The primary function of this position is to maintain and repair equipment, together with providing electro-mechanical operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance support on Passenger Boarding Bridge systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full replacement, rebuilding, and adjustment of components, including but not limited to bearings, motors, reducers, roll up doors, canopies, photoelectric cells, and pushbuttons
• Monitor system operations, diagnose equipment failures, and work with management on repair plans
• Perform major adjustments to ensure system functionality and reliability pertaining to both electrical and mechanical items
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks, which will include, but will not be limited to, cleaning of passenger boarding bridges and surrounding areas, as well as the removal of debris from between bridges
• Read and understand wiring schematics
• Work with a variety of tools/hand tools safely and properly, as well as utilize any/all appropriate safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Properly use a volt and amp meter
• Work safely in a variety of locations that may include moving equipment and electricity, as well as small spaces, high spaces, dirty spaces, hot spaces
• Attend requested/required training, demonstrating a willingness to learn
• Follow and comply with any company and/or federally established policies and procedure
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment or machines for stock replacement and/or to restore equipment to operations status
• Safety and Compliance Training as Required.

Qualifications:
Education: High School or General Education Degree (GED)

• Must be able to use a variety of welding equipment and procedures (MIG, TIG, MMA, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, etc.)
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have knowledge of relative safety standards and demonstrate willingness to use protective clothing (face shield, gloves, etc.)
• Must possess deftness and attention to detail
• Must possess a valid professional certification (re: an AWS welding certificate), along with two (2) years of mechanical and welding work experience
• Must possess at least one (1) year of basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience
• Must be able to read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor instructions
• Must possess a valid drivers' license (with a clean driving record)
• Must be able to work as scheduled (this is a 12 hour/day, 6 day/week operation), with most shifts working 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. . .and will include holidays. There may be the potential for night shift and weekend work when operations mandate

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• Lifting and/or moving items that may range in weight up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must be able to successfully pass a drug screen (we are a designated Drug Free Workplace), a drivers' license check and validation, federal fingerprinting and security threat assessment as well as airport security badging
• The Technician/HVAC - PBB must be flexible with regards to an assigned work schedule; shift assignments are determined based on the needs of the airport and the company, together with a technician’s strengths, skill set, and experience

This full-time, non-exempt position will be located on-site, at the Palm Beach International Airport. Our team works various schedules as this is a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. The work week will be a schedule of 40 hours in total, with the shifts scheduled for either Sunday to Wednesday, or Wednesday to Saturday. Shift assignments are determined based on the requirements of the airport and the company, together with a technician's strengths, skill set, and experience. Our technicians are expected to be flexible with regards to potential changes in shift assignments. All shift assignments will include working on holidays that fall on scheduled workdays.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug screening, a drivers' license check and validation, federal fingerprinting, and security threat assessment, as well as airport security badging.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at JSM:

At JSM, we recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Good for Business.

Our goal is to attract good job candidates, retain our best employees, and create a more engaged and productive workforce. We want all our team members to feel safe, valued, respected, and involved in their role at JSM. Together, we unite for diversity and inclusion. JSM is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.