What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wheelchair Recovery Agent position at Unifi?
Requirements and Description
Responsibilities:
- Collects and gathers wheelchairs that are stored and spread throughout the airport concourses.
- Returns wheelchairs to the staging area for usage.
- Assists and transports passengers to/from gate as needed.
- Carefully lifts special needs passengers up/down stairs of aircraft and in/out of wheelchairs in a safe manner.
- Reads appropriate paperwork to identify name, flight information, date and special service request details to ensure special needs passengers are taken to the correct destination.
- Assists special needs passengers in transporting and claiming personal belongings and baggage.
- Reads the airport monitors to check arriving and departing information and sets up gate for incoming passengers who need special assistance.
- Greets and escorts special needs passengers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Uses PAXTrack system to report pick up and drop off of special needs passengers.
- Communicates instructions and special services to gate agent or other personnel for passengers requiring special needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- Must be able to lift/carry / push/pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
- Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
- Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
Benefits
- Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
- Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
- Paid holidays and Paid time off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
- Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness programs
"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."
