Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer

United Airlines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician – Building Engineer to support building systems and electrical maintenance at one of our facilities. The role requires overnight availability, climbing, and adherence to union and safety standards.

Starting compensation includes an hourly wage with benefits; candidates should be able to read wiring diagrams and perform high-low voltage repairs. This is a full-time, on-site position with union representation.

Qualifications

• Twenty-four months experience in at least three of the listed areas: Electrical (including 480-volt, 3-phase), Structural, HVAC (building management systems), Mechanical (conveyors), Plumbing, PLC controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical work and safety.
• Read and follow wiring schematics; complete repairs and installations.
• Work around outdoor environments, weekends, and holidays as required; operate within IBT union guidelines.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC

Mechanical

Plumbing

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician – Building Engineer

There’s never been a more exciting time 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 and tens of thousands of employees, 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 and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline.

We have some of the best aircraft in the world. 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 well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip‑top shape.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting hourly rate is $32.65, subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Bonus eligible: Yes. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, pension, and flight privileges. Benefits are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Requires a thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical solving, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage (480), high amperage and some 400 cycle equipment
• Requires experience in industrial wiring and the ability to read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision
• Journeyman electrical license a plus
• Requires the ability to make low and high voltage repairs to all building electrical 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 related building equipment and trades, such as air handling units, plumbing and steam fitting, fire systems and conveyors
• Facilities Technicians must be able to work 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 be administered according 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.

• Twenty‑Four months experience required in at least three of the following areas:
  • Electrical (including 480volt, 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 the 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

Equal Opportunity

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.