Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Engineer ($10,000 Sign On Bonus)

• The Facilities Maintenance Technician at United Airlines is responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems, with a strong emphasis on electrical work, including AC & DC circuits and high voltage equipment. The role requires at least twenty-four months of experience in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or PLC controls, and the ability to read wiring schematics. Candidates must be able to work outdoors in all weather, climb ladders, and perform moderate lifting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid, clean state driver's license. The position is unionised, with a starting rate of $34.52 per hour and eligibility for union dues. Candidates must be available for full-time employment and able to work around the clock, including weekends and holidays.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician:

• Building Engineer at United Airlines plays a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of aircraft and airport facilities. This position focuses on the maintenance and repair of building systems, with a strong emphasis on electrical work, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage equipment, and wiring. The role requires hands-on expertise in industrial wiring, plumbing, fire systems, and conveyors, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a unionized team. Compensation includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, profit sharing, and a starting rate of $34.52 per hour, with additional union benefits and opportunities for career growth. Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

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:

Twenty Four months experience required in at least three of the following areas:

• 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:

• Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting

The starting rate for this role is $34.52.
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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [Job Accommodations@united.com](mailto:Job Accommodations@united.com)

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

What’s needed to succeed:

Twenty Four months experience required in at least three of the following areas:

• 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:

• Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using Responsibilities
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing all building disciplines, including heavy mechanical systems and welding.
• Take ownership of making low and high voltage repairs to building electrical equipment, including installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt circuits and devices.
• Deliver high-quality solutions for industrial wiring, including reading and following wiring schematics.
• Play a key role in shaping the maintenance of air handling units, plumbing, steam fitting, fire systems, and conveyors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the readiness and safety of aircraft and airport facilities.
• Help drive innovation in electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting for building systems. Skills
• Demonstrated experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, plumbing, and PLC electronic/computer controls.
• Ability to maintain and repair building disciplines, heavy mechanical systems, and welding.
• Proficiency in reading and following wiring schematics and working independently.
• Experience with electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Computer skills for data input and retrieval.
• Qualified candidates must possess a valid, clean, applicable state driver's license. Education
• Must have completed a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.