Maintenance Technician III Airport Systems & Electro-Mechanical Equipment

Location: Los Angeles, CA (LAX area) – 100% Onsite
Schedule: Must be available between 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Sunday, including weekends as needed
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3–6 Month Contract | Strong Contract-to-Hire Potential
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen required

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a senior-level Maintenance Technician III to support critical airport ground support infrastructure and passenger access systems in a fast-paced airport environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced electro-mechanical maintenance professional with strong mechanical troubleshooting, electrical repair, and industrial systems experience. The technician will perform advanced diagnostics, repair, preventive maintenance, and emergency response work on complex systems that directly support airport operations.

This is a highly visible, hands-on position requiring strong technical troubleshooting skills, safe work practices, and the ability to work around aircraft and heavy equipment.

Top Qualifications

• Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting
• Proven electrical maintenance experience
• Experience diagnosing complex system failures
• Welding experience strongly preferred (important for at least one technician on the team)

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor-related systems
• Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance
• Support repair and maintenance of airport access systems, boarding equipment, conveyance systems, and related infrastructure
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Troubleshoot industrial controls, motors, wiring, relays, PLC-related systems, and electrical components
• Accurately document work orders, repairs, and PM activity in CMMS
• Analyze recurring equipment issues and recommend long-term corrective solutions
• Operate forklifts, carts, lifts, and service vehicles as needed
• Maintain strict compliance with airport safety and operational procedures
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, operations teams, and airport stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain airport/security clearance
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance, electro-mechanical repair, or airport systems maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and multiple shifts if required
• Comfortable working outdoors and in airport ramp environments

Preferred Experience

• Passenger boarding bridges, airport conveyance, baggage, or gate systems
• Conveyor systems and motor controls
• PLC troubleshooting
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• CMMS systems
• Forklift or aerial lift experience
• Airport, aviation, logistics, or heavy industrial environments

Physical & Work Environment

This is a hands-on field maintenance role in an active airport environment.

Technicians should be comfortable:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Working around aircraft, service vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Climbing ladders and working at heights
• Working in confined spaces
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Standing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed
• Working in loud industrial environments