Facilities Maintenance Technician - United Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Description
There’s never been a moreexcitingtime 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 andtensofthousandsofemployees, 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 andinclusiveworkforce. And we’regrowing– in the years ahead, we’ll hiretensofthousandsofpeople across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping youhappy,healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities toworld-classbenefitslikeparentalleave,401kandprivilegeslikespaceavailabletravel,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 aircraftintheworld.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 welltakencareofand ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Opsexpertsand help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Startingpayof $32.65 perhour(as per collective bargaining agreement)with competitive benefits that let you see the world
Key Responsibilities:
- Requiresathoroughknowledge of generalbuildingmaintenance with emphasis on electrical solving, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage (480), high amperage and some 400 cycle equipment
- Requires experience in industrial wiring andtheabilitytoread and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision
- Journeyman electrical license a plus
- Requirestheabilitytomake low and high voltage repairs to allbuildingelectrical equipment
- This includes solving, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices
- You should also have some experience in relatedbuildingequipment and trades, such as air handling units, plumbing and steam fitting, fire systems and conveyors
- Facilities Techniciansmustbeabletowork around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions
- Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
- Facilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
- Salary increases will beadministeredaccording 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
Qualifications
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
What’s needed to succeed:
- Twenty Four months experience required 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 completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and welding
- Work may be indoors or outside or in elevated areas anywhere on airport
- Must be able to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
- Moderate lifting
- Must possess sufficient tooling to perform required tasks
- Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
- Qualified candidates must be immediately available for full time employment
- Must possess a valid, clean, applicable state driver's license
What will help you propel from the pack:
- Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Source : United Airlines