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Hiring Range: $24.15-$25.44
The Baggage Room Techs resolve baggage handling system issues, malfunctions, and jams within the baggage handling system (Bagland area). Staff will be loading/unloading/positioning luggage up to 60 lbs onto the conveyor belt and resetting the baggage system as necessary.
This position typically has 4 shifts. Shifts are as follows: Saturday-Wednesday 0500-1330, Saturday-Wednesday 1000-1830, Thursday-Monday 0500-1330, Thursday-Monday 1000-1830. The schedule may change due to flight times.
Bonus: $1500 Bonus paid on January 28, 2024 & up to $1000 End of Season Bonus based on performance and attendance.
Essential Functions
- Responds to baggage tie-ups/jams (30%)
- Load, unload, and position baggage up to 60 pounds.
- Handles all luggage with care.
- Works with TSA to ensure bags are aligned properly on the baggage system to limit potential jams and out-of-gauge bags. (15%)
- Monitors baggage system and responds/resets as situation requires (15%)
- Keeps the baggage system clean and maintains baggage areas (15%)
- Develops and maintains beneficial relationships with airport staff, tenants, concessionaires, and airport users. (5%)
- Observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials safely and reports potentially unsafe conditions. (5%)
- Serves the community by demonstrating Eagle County Government mission and core values and following relevant policies and procedures. (5%)
- Other duties as assigned. (10%)
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:
Preferred Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Prefered Work Experience
- 1 year of physical work experience involving heavy lifting and carrying.
1 year of airport experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must successfully pass a 10-year background criminal history records check in accordance with TSR, Part 1542 and maintain eligibility for FAA and TSA-mandated security clearance requirements.
- Heavy lifting/carrying experience
- Problem-solving skills
- Experience with mechanical systems
- Maintains a professional attitude and focus under pressure
- Follows verbal and written instructions and procedures
- Maintains confidentiality for security matters
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, tenants, other governmental agencies and departments, community, airport users, and the traveling public.
- Ability to exert up to 60+ pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently; reaching, extending hands in any direction; handling, seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s); fingering, picking and pinching with fingers.
- Some heavy lifting of objects up to 70 lbs.
- Flexibility is necessary to bend, stoop, kneel or otherwise move around while accomplishing various maintenance tasks.
- Hear normal conversational tones and a wide variety of tones associated with equipment and emergency alerts.
- Willing to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Climb ladders and work in small, tight areas.
- Work independently, staying alert throughout the day.
- Responds to baggage tie-ups/jams (30%)
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Culture & Benefits
A career with Eagle County Government impacts and enriches the lives of our community members by following our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All. With nearly 500 amazing employees, Eagle County is a progressive and values-driven organization located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a small-town community are attracted to Eagle County for its amazing lifestyle. Although we are best known for our world-class skiing, hiking, biking, fishing and outdoor activities, it is really the people that make our valley so great!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The County is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive for a healthy and prosperous community that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. This starts with our internal practices and work. All employees of the County have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other County-sponsored and participative events
Benefits for Seasonal Employees:
- Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
- Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
- Tuition discount program
- Free bus pass
As a certified healthy workplace our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.
Eagle County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Working in a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment is essential for our employees to be successful in serving our community. We do not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Eagle, CO Relocation Guide (Courtesy of Town of Eagle & Eagle Chamber)
Vail Valley Relocation Guide (Courtesy of Vail Valley Partnership)
