Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Engineer - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus - United Airlines

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Job overview and responsibilities

• General building maintenance with emphasis on electrical troubleshooting, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage (480), high amperage and some 400 cycle equipment
• Industrial wiring and the ability to read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision
• Low and high voltage repairs to all building electrical equipment
• Troubleshooting, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices
• You should also have some experience in related building equipment and trades, such as air handling units, plumbing and steam fitting, fire systems and conveyors
• Facilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
• Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
• Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
• New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment
• There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge

Required

• Two years of experience in at least three of the following areas:
• • Electrical (including 480 volt, 3 phase)
  • Structural (including steel frame construction)
  • HVAC (including building management systems)
  • Mechanical (including conveyors)
  • Plumbing
  • PLC electronic/computer controls
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must possess a valid state issued driver's license 
• Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and welding
• Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within 24/7 operation  
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels 
• Moderate lifting
• Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

• Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting experience
• Journeyman license
• Sufficient tooling to perform required tasks