Facilities Maintenance Technician – United Airlines Careers 2023


Website United Airlines

Position Summary:

Technical Operations is the maintenance, repair and overhaul division of United. The department includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilities Technicians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions
  • There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge
  • Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
  • Facilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
  • Requires a thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical troubleshooting, 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
  • This includes troubleshooting, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices
  • Requires the ability to make low and high voltage repairs to all building electrical equipment
  • 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
  • Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
  • New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment
  • Journeyman electrical license a plus

Required Education & Experience:

  • Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Must have completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
  • Must possess a valid, clean, applicable state driver’s license
  • Qualified candidates must be immediately available for full time employment
  • Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and welding
  • Moderate lifting
  • Must be able to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Must possess sufficient tooling to perform required tasks
  • Work may be indoors or outside or in elevated areas anywhere on airport