Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role provides electro-mechanical operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance support for airport passenger boarding bridges. The Maintenance Technician safely operates a wide range of tools and equipment, performs routine inspections and cleaning, and assists in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues under the guidance of staff. The position focuses on maintaining system functionality and reliability by addressing both electrical and mechanical components while adhering to strict safety and compliance standards in a dynamic airport environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide electro-mechanical operational, preventative, and emergency maintenance support for airport passenger boarding bridges.
• Work safely and effectively with a variety of tools and hand tools, using appropriate safety and personal protective equipment at all times.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks, including cleaning bridges and surrounding areas and removing debris to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance and supervision of staff, following established procedures and safety protocols.
• Make minor adjustments to electrical and mechanical components to maintain system functionality and reliability.
• Check the temperature of components and perform full replacement and adjustment of parts as needed to prevent failures.
• Perform general troubleshooting of electrical components, including local functional electrical switch boxes, variable frequency drives (VFDs), general wiring, and circuits ranging from 24 volts to 110, 277, and 480 volts in both AC and DC.
• Replace and adjust components such as bearings, motors, reducers, PLCs, touch screens, Magelis interfaces, photoelectric cells, and pushbuttons.
• Work safely in varied conditions, including around moving equipment and electricity, and in small, high, dirty, or hot spaces.
• Complete required safety and compliance training and maintain awareness of applicable regulations and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable ancillary duties as needed to support the overall operation and maintenance of the equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least two (2) years of mechanical work experience.
• At least one (1) year of basic electrical and/or electronic systems work experience.
• Ability to read and interpret repair manuals and basic mechanical schematics.
• Experience performing general troubleshooting of electrical components, including local functional electrical switch boxes, VFDs, and general wiring for 24 volts, 110 volts, 277 volts, and 480 volts (AC and DC).
• Ability to perform full replacement and adjustment of components such as bearings, motors, reducers, PLCs, touch screens, Magelis devices, photoelectric cells, and pushbuttons.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance, maintenance repair, and service of industrial equipment.
• Strong focus on electrical, mechanical, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Ability to work safely with tools, hand tools, and electrical equipment while following safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, or crawl on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to successfully complete a drug screening, driver’s license check and validation, a ten (10) year History Records Check (CHRC), federal fingerprinting, security threat assessment, and airport security badging process.
• Comfort working around industrial and airport equipment in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a critical infrastructure environment where your skills directly support safe and efficient airport operations. The role offers exposure to complex electro-mechanical systems, providing strong opportunities to grow your technical expertise in both mechanical and electrical maintenance. You will join a safety-focused team that values thorough training, compliance, and professional development, and you will gain experience with specialized airport systems that can enhance your long-term career prospects in industrial maintenance and related fields.

Work Environment

The work environment involves supporting airport passenger boarding bridges and related systems in an active airfield setting. You will work around moving equipment and live electrical systems, often in small, elevated, dirty, or hot spaces. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working in confined or elevated areas, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds. You will use a variety of industrial tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment while following strict safety procedures. The position requires adherence to airport security protocols, including obtaining and maintaining appropriate security badging and clearances, and working in compliance with all applicable safety and operational regulations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.