Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer)

United Airlines•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

United Airlines is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and repair of airport building systems and equipment as part of its Technical Operations team. The role requires thorough general building-maintenance knowledge, particularly in electrical troubleshooting and repair, including AC and DC circuits, 480-volt and high-amperage systems, and some 400-cycle equipment. The technician performs low- and high-voltage repairs and works with 110/220/480-volt single- and multiphase circuitry and devices. Related building systems and trades include air-handling units, plumbing, steam fitting, fire systems, and conveyors. The work may take place indoors, outdoors, or in elevated areas anywhere on the airport, and may involve all-weather conditions. Technicians must be able to work around-the-clock shifts, including weekends and holidays. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority. Facilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT); salary increases follow the current IBT/United contract, and new employees must join the union within 90 days of employment and pay the applicable initiation fee and monthly dues. 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 systems), 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 work.
Ability to read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision.
Ability to work around the clock, including weekends and holidays, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, or in elevated areas anywhere on an airport; climb and work from ladders; and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform moderate lifting.
Must possess sufficient tooling 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.

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 disciplines and heavy mechanical systems, including applicable structural, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and PLC control systems.
Perform work involving related building equipment and trades, such as air-handling units, steam fitting, fire systems, and conveyors.
Use computer systems to input and retrieve data.