Maintenance Technician II

Job Title

Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

• About Vanderlande
• Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

• Position Summary
• Vanderlande is responsible for the Service & Maintenance of the Baggage Handling System at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). The Maintenance Technician II performs advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems in a 24/7 airport environment. The role responds to system faults, alarms, stoppages, and bag jams while interpreting engineering drawings and documenting work in the CMMS. This position supports operational reliability through effective communication with the Control Room and other teams.

Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):

Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems

Communicate with various parties on the work performed and present status of specialty systems

Interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location, and operation of the system(s)

Schedule maintenance tasks to ensure job completion

Reporting through CMMS

React to messages from the Control Room or manager

Preventive Maintenance – Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement

Tote running

Attending to call outs, faults, alarms and warnings, Supervising staff, scheduling, training

Attending to stoppages and bag jams

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

2+ years technical experience in an industrial environment

Flexible work schedule for 24/7 operations

Valid Driver's License

Other Requirements:

Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Degree in Industrial Technology or Electrical Automation

1+ years of related experience

Experience in mechanical and electrical systems

Basic knowledge of controls (PLC, PC) systems

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies)

Flexibility with time, able to shift priorities quickly based on staff and system needs

Team player with strong verbal and written communication skills

Customer and service oriented

Proactive and strong work ethic and initiative; who would like to grow and develop within the organization.

Working knowledge of computers and equipment

Ability to solve problems under pressure

Pro-active attitude towards process improvement

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (transmit, convey, receive) information. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently (26% to 74%) required to climb; reach; sit; and access confined spaces that require kneeling, crawling, and other positions that require physical maneuvering. The employee is constantly (75% or more) required to move and lift objects (luggage bags, stack of tubs, tools, equipment, parts, etc.) of up to 50lbs; bend/twist; stoop; stand; walk; push-pull. The employee is occasionally (up to 25% of the time) required to carry and transfer up to between 50 and 120lbs.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud due to aircraft engines and equipment.

Employee works in the secured baggage handling area, repair station, airfield, office environment and other areas within the airport. They often must meet strict deadlines to maintain flight schedules. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.