Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer

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Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer at United Airlines summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of building electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, structural elements, and conveyors at an airport facility. This role requires expertise in electrical circuits, industrial wiring, troubleshooting, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions and shifts. The position supports operational readiness of facilities to ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced aviation environment.
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Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
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 $32.65. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Keywords: facilities maintenance, building engineer, electrical systems repair, HVAC maintenance, industrial wiring, plumbing repair, airport facilities, building management systems, shift work, technical troubleshooting
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Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Aircraft Maintenance And Support

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