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:
- There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge
- This includes troubleshooting, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices
- Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
- Facilities Technicians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions
- Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
- 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
- Facilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
- New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment
Journeyman electrical license a plus - 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
- 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
Required Education & Experience:
- Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and welding
- Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
- Must possess a valid, clean, applicable state driver’s license
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Must possess sufficient tooling to perform required tasks
- Must have completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Must be able to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods
- Qualified candidates must be immediately available for full time employment
- Work may be indoors or outside or in elevated areas anywhere on airport
- Moderate lifting