Semi-Skilled Tech - JFK

Unifi Aviation LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Flight benefits

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC is seeking a General Technician to support electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks across terminals. The role includes preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and repairs to ensure safe, reliable operations in busy environments.

The candidate should be able to handle tools, diagnose issues, and communicate effectively with team members and management. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electricity, carpentry, and plumbing systems.
• Strong ability to communicate system problems clearly.
• Good mechanical skills to handle equipment safely.
• Provide basic hand tools to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Monitor HVAC airflow and distribution in Terminals.
• Change HVAC filters and maintain motors.
• Maintain, repair, and replace pumps and related equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues.
• Ensure proper use of tools for cutting, bending, and welding.
• Evaluate equipment condition for safe use.
• Repair ceilings, floors, and walls as needed.
• Inspect refrigerators and air conditioners for cleanliness and operation.
• Repair and change locks to ensure safety.

Skills

Electricity

Carpentry

Plumbing

Communication

Mechanical skills

Computer work orders

Hand tools

Job description

Requirements and Description

UNIFI 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

Role-Specific 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.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must possess a Government ID and social security card.
• 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
• Able to receive appropriate security clearances after satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work extended hours depending on operational needs.
• Must be able to work in cramped or high places.
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs.

Benefits

• Unifi 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, employees are eligible for steeply discounted flight benefits with Delta Airlines.
• Part-Time employees are eligible to participate in 401-k with company match, company paid insurance, optional early pay, and Delta flight benefits.

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.