Baggage Handling Systems Specialist (Electronic Systems Specialist) Aviation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION In 2025, more than 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), making it one of the busiest airports in the United States and a key hub in the nation's fifth-largest city. PHX is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System, which also includes Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department (AVN). Together, these airports generate an annual economic impact of over $44 billion. The Electronic Systems Specialist works as a Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) Specialist in Aviation Facilities. The Electronic Systems Specialist is responsible for the technical evaluation, troubleshooting, and repair of the airport wide systems and infrastructure that makes up the entire Baggage Handling System. The Baggage Handling group provides 20/7 technical field support and emergency response to internal and external customers. This position requires shift, weekend, and holiday work hours. Work schedule: Monday thru Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. IDEAL CANDIDATE * Ability to manage time effectively in scheduling and performing service calls. * Ability to perceive the full range of the color spectrum in working with LED's, color coded wires, etc. * Ability to review and comprehend electrical schematics, technical specification, and construction drawings. * Knowledge of NFPA 70e, and NEMA standards and requirements. * Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, deployment, and troubleshooting. * Knowledge of Allen-Bradley controls devices, panels, electronic hardware. * Knowledge of FactoryTalk View SE HMI software development and deployment on a network. * Knowledge and comprehension of programmable logic controllers, remote I/O cabinets, photo detection devices, electronic hardware, and VFDs. * Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, and Project) and AutoCAD. * Proficient use of SAP; building and running reports, tracking budgetary items, tracking work progress. SALARY Pay Range: $34.25 to $45.89 per hour. Hiring Range: $34.25 to $41.63 per hour. Pay Range Explanation: * Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. * Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 254. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. * Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. * Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. * Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. * When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: * Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information * 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions * Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans * Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan * Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually * Dental, vision, and life insurance options * Employer paid long-term disability * Free Bus/light rail pass * Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year * Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days * Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period * Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Three years of journey level experience in installation and maintenance of electronic and digital systems related to baggage handling or parcel systems. * Associate's degree in electronics or related field. * Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted. * Working conditions: * Requires shift, weekend, and holiday work hours. * Moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more may be required. * May be required to climb ladders or steps to reach objects and work at heights greater than twenty feet. * All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. * The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers. * Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. * For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here. * The City job description can be found here. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: * Two plus years of experience working with variable frequency drives. * Two plus years or more experience managing and maintaining database virtual servers. * Two years of experience reading, interpreting, and working from prints, sketches, diagrams, etc. * Three plus years of experience with programming and troubleshooting Baggage Handling Systems or Bulk Material Handling Conveyor Systems PLC's or SCADA controls. * Experience working with LAN's, Wan's, and VPN's. * Experience enforcing technical requirements, regulation, and contract compliance. * Experience assessing, evaluating, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs, HMIs, or baggage handling control equipment. * Experience with managing projects and contract management, collaborating, and coordinating with various internal/external technical workgroups. * Experience in presenting and/or explaining technical information in a clear, logical, and non-technical manner such as providing user training. * Technical level experience in programming specialized Allen-Bradley PLC equipment and devices involving baggage conveyor operations and maintenance. * Degree in Electronics or Computer Science, highly desired. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes April 27, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. 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