General Maintenance Technician - JFK Airport

Unifi•New York, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Unifi/ERMC is seeking a General Technician to perform general maintenance at JFK Airport. The selected candidate assists electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians and performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance. Work includes monitoring HVAC airflow and distribution in terminals; changing filters; maintaining, repairing, and replacing electrical motors and water and hydraulic pumps; and diagnosing electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues. The technician uses tools for cutting, bending, and welding, evaluates equipment condition, repairs ceilings, floors, and walls using plaster or spackle and paint, inspects refrigerators and air conditioners for cleanliness and proper operation, and repairs or changes building locks, including complex lock servicing. The position requires providing basic hand tools, communicating system problems clearly, evaluating computer-related work orders accurately, and working safely with equipment. Applicants may qualify through a combination of relevant history and knowledge of the listed systems. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge, have or obtain reliable transportation, and be able to work in extreme hot or cold conditions and small spaces. Nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours may be required depending on operational needs. Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, and other technical skills.
  • Excellent ability to communicate system problems to coworkers and management.
  • Good mechanical skills and the ability to handle equipment safely to avoid injury to oneself and others.
  • Ability to evaluate computer-related work orders accurately.
  • Must provide all basic hand tools.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge.
  • Must have or be able to attain reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold conditions and small spaces.
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work extended hours depending on operational needs.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Applicants may qualify through a combination of history and knowledge of the listed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assist electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Monitor HVAC airflow and distribution in terminals and change HVAC filters.
  • Maintain, repair, and replace electrical motors.
  • Maintain, repair, and replace water and hydraulic pumps.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues.
  • Use tools properly for cutting, bending, and welding equipment.
  • Evaluate equipment in detail to ensure it is in good condition and suitable for use.
  • Repair ceilings, floors, and walls using plaster or spackle and paint.
  • Inspect refrigerators and air conditioners for cleaning, speed, temperature, and adequate lubrication.
  • Repair and change building locks and perform complex lock servicing to support safety.
  • Communicate system problems to coworkers and management.
  • Evaluate computer-related work orders accurately.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Supplementary life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including accident, cancer, and hospitalization coverage
  • Option to receive a paycheck 2+ days early
  • Discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, and cruises
  • Discounted tuition with a participating college
  • College education savings plan
  • Steeply discounted flight benefits with Delta Airlines
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