United Airlines ยท 3 days ago
Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - $10,000 Sign On Bonus
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.52/hr - $34.52/hrUnited Airlines is a leading airline company seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join their Technical Operations team. The role involves ensuring the maintenance and repair of electrical systems and building equipment to keep their fleet operational and safe.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Journeyman electrical license a plus
Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
Founded in 1926
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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