Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Engineer - Denver International Airport

United Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking Facilities Technicians to maintain and repair building electrical systems and related equipment across our airport facilities. The role requires experience in electrical work (including 480V and 3-phase), along with knowledge of structural, HVAC, and plumbing systems to keep our fleet and facilities in top condition.

You will work with a team, follow safety guidelines, and participate in rotating shifts outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Twenty-four months experience across three or more areas: Electrical (480V, 3 phase), Structural, HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, PLC controls.
• Must have completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain and repair multiple building disciplines; indoor/outdoor work and ladder climbing required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on building electrical systems and related equipment.
• Work with building trades to address HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems as part of facilities upkeep.
• Read wiring schematics, follow safety procedures, and work with minimal supervision; schedules set by seniority.

Skills

Electrical

Structural

HVAC

Mechanical

Plumbing

PLC controls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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. Let’s 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.

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):

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