SFO

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

Requisition ID
2025-2930
Employer
United Airlines
# of Openings
5
Hire Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
Full-Time
Shift
Various
Days
Weekdays, Weekends
Career Type
Mechanical
Benefits
Insurance - Medical, Job Perks - Flight Benefits, Retirement - 401K, Retirement - Pension Plan
Minimum Related Experience
3 or More Years
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Badging Fees
Paid by Employer
Starting
USD $38.23/Hourly

Overview

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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

Responsibilities

Team Leadership    

  • Oversee and support the performance of the Airport Operations Business Office    
  • Develop and support continuous improvement processes and initiatives    
  • Provide supervisors and frontline with regular coaching, feedback and recognition as appropriate    
  • Provide technical guidance and interpret Company guidelines and procedures to support employees in functional tasks and to ensure that safety, security and service are delivered consistently    
  • Mentoring supervisors and administrative employees    
  • Act as backup for the operation when Manager is on vacation or out of station    

Performance Management    

  • Assist in tracking and analyzing departmental performance    
  • Set expectations regarding performance standards for supervisors, frontline employees and/or administrative employees and gain their commitment in accordance with Company guidelines and union
  • agreements (if applicable)
  • Lead performance dialogues with employees to review metrics, performance and issue resolution
  • Address inappropriate behavior and performance issues with coaching and specific feedback
  • Support investigations (as appropriate) into performance, safety, complaints and other work-related issues    

Administration

  • Maintain regular and prompt communication to include attending local meetings, townhalls, RAP sessions, e-mail/voicemail follow-up, and incident reports
  • Seek cost-reduction opportunities and monitor controllable expenses
  • Manage projects
 

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

United offers all its airport employees and aircraft technicians based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families’ members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost! United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance


The starting rate for this role is $38.23.
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.

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