General Maintenance Technician - JFK Airport

Unifi Aviation, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSAs and 401k plans

Company paid life insurance

Supplemental life insurances

Voluntary benefits (accident, cancer,…

Early paycheck option (2+ days)

Discounts on hotels, rental vehicles,;

Tuition discounts and college savings

Flight benefits with Delta Airlines

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC (ERMC) is seeking a General Technician at JFK Airport to support electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across terminals. The role requires flexibility for day, night, and overnight shifts and availability for extended hours depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment diagnostics, and repairs, with emphasis on safety and proper tool use. Must obtain security badge and be able to work in extreme conditions in airport facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to obtain and keep an airport security badge.
• Must have or be able to attain reliable transportation.
• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, and in 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor HVAC airflow and distribution in Terminals.
• 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.
• Ensure the proper use of all tools for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment.
• Carryout detailed evaluation of equipment to ensure they are in good condition for proper use.
• Carryout repairs on ceilings, floors, and walls by combining plaster of spackle and painting.
• Inspect equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners from time to time for proper cleaning, speed, temperature, and adequate lubrication.
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure maximum safety of all people.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Plumbing

Mechanical skills

Communication

English reading/writing

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

General Maintenance Technician - JFK Airport

Date

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Entity

State

New York

City

Jamaica

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt Position

Non-Exempt

Shift

A.M. shift, Overnight shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

Unifi/ERMC is seeking a General Technician.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Assist electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians
• Be able to perform scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
• Monitor HVAC airflow and distribution in Terminals
• 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 that may arise
• Ensure the proper use of all tools for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment
• Carryout detailed evaluation of equipment to ensure they are in good condition for proper use
• Carryout repairs on ceilings, floors, and walls by combining plaster of spackle and painting
• Inspect equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners from time to time for proper cleaning, speed, temperature, and adequate lubrication
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure maximum safety of all people

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electricity, carpentry, and plumbing among other technical skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate system problems to both co-workers and management for proper understanding
• Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment to avoid causing injuries to self and others on the ground.
• Can evaluate computer-related work orders following accuracy.
• Provide all basic hand tools.

Applicants may qualify by a combination of history and knowledge of the above-noted systems.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to obtain and keep an airport security badge.
• Must have or be able to attain reliable transportation.
• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as 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 .

Unifi/ERMC Aviation offers a full range of benefit offerings for full-time employees including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, company paid life insurance, supplementary life insurances, voluntary benefits (such as accident, cancer, hospitalization), option to receive paycheck 2+ days early, discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, cruises, discounted tuition with a participating college, and a college education savings plan.

Additionally, as a member of the Unifi Service family of companies, ERMC employees are eligible for steeply discounted flight benefits with Delta Airlines.

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."