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

United Airlines
Newark, NJ
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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.

The sign-on bonus is exclusively for external candidates, internal applicants are not eligible to receive the sign-on incentive.

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:
  • 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. 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 to request accommodation.
Posted 2026-02-09

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