Plant Maintenance Technician - DMX

Southwest Airlines • Dallas, TX

12d • $35 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy working with your hands and solving real‑world problems every day? Plant Maintenance Technician s at Southwest Airlines work hands‑on, maintain hangars, offices, and maintenance facilities that support our front‑line Technical Operations Teams. They’ll repair critical infrastructure and respond quickly to urgent needs that help prevent flight delays while ensuring facilities are safe, reliable, and ready for nonstop operations. Plant Maintenance Technicians are proud to make a lasting impact behind the scenes, helping shape the future of Southwest Airlines by keeping the foundation of our operation strong every day.

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.

Requirements

• Must be familiar with basic city codes
• Ability to read and comprehend architectural blue prints and commercial wiring diagrams
• Ability to follow instructions, learn, understand, and comply with building codes pertaining to structural building maintenance
• Ability to to write accurate and complete summaries of work accomplished on required forms and keep daily, weekly, and monthly record on various systems
• Must be aware of possible hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as required
• Must work under specified deadlines and time constraints to meet the demands of facilities maintenance
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team under stressful situations
• Must be able to perform all job functions in a limited space and in hazardous areas
• Must be able to communicate information and instruction, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work some overtime if needed
• Must possess the basic tools required for routine facilities maintenance
• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in commercial plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, general carpentry, and heating/welding experience
• Must be able to move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to climb, bend, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods and work in cramped or confined spaces
• Must be able to work from heights occasionally
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: HVAC knowl edge
• Preferred: Ability to learn new computer s yst em s like MXi and MX connections

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, dismantling, altering, repairing and erecting of buildings, hangars, ground offices, office equipment, in and about the Maintenance Facility
• Will work with field equipment and perform duties generally performed by plumbers, painters, sheet metal workers, electricians, carpenters, machinists, welders, heating and air conditioning systems, and all electrical and control circuits pertaining to all the plant, building and facility installations
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED