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Controls System Technician

JSM & ASSOC LLC
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

JSM Airport Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated BHS Controls System Technician at Denver International Airport (DEN). This is a career-track opportunity, and we are looking for individuals ready to commit to a long-term professional future with our company, with an expected commitment of at least 1 year. The BHS Controls System Technician is an is an advanced level position with varied responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of the airport Baggage Handling Systems (BHS).

Compensation:

  • Full Time
  • Weekly Pay
  • Hourly Rate: $35.85
  • City and County of Denver Prevailing Wage Schedule will also apply (up to an additional $8.93 in fringe benefits)

Work Schedule: 

Must be able to work as scheduled (this is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation). Holidays will be included if they fall on a scheduled workday. Shift assignments are based on the airport and company requirements, as well as a technician's strengths, skill set, and experience. Our technicians are expected to be flexible in terms of prospective shift assignments.

Benefits and Perks You’ll Appreciate:

  • Ongoing career development and training opportunities
  • Collaborate with a team in a dynamic environment
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Education and Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Uniform/Footwear Program

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Capable of performing all of the duties assigned to the Entry Support Mechanic (ESM) and Machinery Maintenance Mechanic (MMM)
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections, dismantling, repair, and rebuilding of equipment
  • Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance dismantling, repair, and rebuilding of equipment
  • Perform cleaning of all parts of the BHS, as well as all surrounding areas
  • Capable of readily identifying the following:
  • Unexpected system operation 
  • Implementing proper procedures
  • Resolving operational issues including, but not limited to, Dieback, Grid Lock and Fallback procedures
  • Able to troubleshoot, repair, replace, and rebuild complex electro-mechanical systems and conveyor components, including, but not limited to the following:
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Input and Output Modules




  • Electrical Switches
  • Variable Frequency Drives




  • 110V AC and 24V DC Controls Devices
  • Automatic Tag Readers




  • Electrical Control Panels
  • 110V – 480V AC Components and Motors




  • Motor Control Panels
  • Photoelectric Sensors




  • Sync-Pulse Tachometers
  • Laser and RF Readers




  • Linear Induction Motors
  • Servo-Drives




  • Able to make minor repairs of connectors, wiring and fuses on-site, and clean and perform diagnostic routines of electrical and control system components; remove and replace plug-in type boards and components.
  • Inspect all BHS equipment for proper operation and performance, including but not limited to, conveyors, lifts, diverters, and automatic tag readers
  • Install, inspect, assess, maintain, repair and/or refurbish of all parts, components and/or assemblies within the BHS
  • Capable of clearing and resetting mechanical, electrical, and controls faults and baggage jams; may physically move baggage during these failures
  • Able to read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Control Room operations, with the capability of fulfilling control room operator duties in the event of an unexpected situation where support is required, or an unexpected absence occurs
  • Provide on-site training and competency evaluations of Machinery Maintenance Mechanic (MMM) and Entry Support Mechanic (ESM)
  • Safety and compliance training as required
  • Perform other reasonable ancillary duties to support the operation and our customer

Qualifications: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in BHS Operations and Maintenance
  • Familiarity with the interrelationships of electro-mechanical devices
  • Capable of using a personal computer to diagnose and correct PLC and operating system software problems.
  • Skilled to diagnose, adjust and/or reset improper function (belt tension/tracking, jam, etc.)
  • Capable of working unsupervised
  • Fully proficient with, and capable of operating, mechanical hand tools, as well as associated tools used specifically on BHS systems.
  • Capable of using and understanding electrical test instruments
  • Electrician’s license (when work warrants) 

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
  • Frequently lifting/moving items that may range in weight up-to 50 pounds, occasionally up-to 100 pounds
  • Work safely in a variety of locations that may include moving equipment and electricity, as well as small spaces, high spaces, dirty spaces, and hot spaces.

Additional Requirements: 

The employee must be able to successfully pass a drug screening, a drivers’ license check and validation, a ten (10) year Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), federal fingerprinting and security threat assessment as well as airport security badging.

Continued employment is subject to all the above requirements on an ongoing basis, failure of passing any of the above requirements may result in immediate termination.

Affirmative Action, 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 roles 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 based on a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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