Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) $10,000 Sign On Bonus

United Airlines; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking Facilities Technicians to support our Technical Operations. You will maintain and repair building systems, manage electrical and mechanical tasks, and work across HVAC, plumbing, and PLC controls, indoors or outdoors on airport property.

This role requires flexibility to work varied shifts and follow wiring schematics with some supervision. The position offers a competitive starting hourly rate and requires a valid driver's license, high school diploma, and willingness

Qualifications

• 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
• Must possess a valid, clean state driver's license

Responsibilities

• Requires a thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical solving, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage (480)
• 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
• Includes solving, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices
• Experience in related building equipment and trades (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 IBT
• New employees must join the union within 90 days of employment
• There is an initiation fee for joining the union and monthly dues set by Local Lodge

Skills

HVAC

Mechanical

Plumbing

PLC controls

High school diploma

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Lets define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, 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.

The sign-on bonus is exclusively for external candidates, internal applicants are not eligible to receive the sign-on incentive.

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

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• 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 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting

The starting rate for this role is $34.52.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]