Facilities Maintenance Technician - Line

United Airlines•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

United Airlines is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair airport building systems and equipment as part of its Technical Operations team. The role emphasizes electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including AC and DC circuits, high-voltage and high-amperage systems, and 400-cycle equipment. Technicians work across building trades and disciplines, potentially indoors, outdoors, or in elevated areas at an airport and in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority, and the position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Employees must join the union within 90 days of employment and pay the applicable initiation fee and monthly dues. Salary increases follow the current IBT/United contract. The starting rate is $34.52.

Requirements

At least 24 months of experience in at least three of these areas: electrical (including 480-volt, three-phase), structural (including steel-frame construction), HVAC (including building management systems), mechanical (including conveyors), plumbing, or PLC electronic/computer controls.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical systems, and welding.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, or in elevated areas at an airport, and in all weather conditions.
Ability to climb and work from ladders and/or walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform moderate lifting.
Must possess sufficient tools to perform required tasks.
Computer experience for input and retrieval of data.
Must be immediately available for full-time employment.
Valid, clean, applicable state driver's license.
Must be able to work around-the-clock shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman electrical license.
Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair building electrical equipment, including low- and high-voltage systems.
Troubleshoot, install, and repair 110/220/480-volt single- and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices.
Maintain and repair building systems and equipment across disciplines, including heavy mechanical systems and welding.
Work with related building equipment and trades such as air handling units, plumbing, steam fitting, fire systems, and conveyors.
Read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision.
Enter and retrieve data using a computer.