Posted on 7/31/2025
Junior Facilities Maintenance Technician – Building Engineer
Jobright.ai
Chicago, IL
Qualifications
- Requires experience in industrial wiring and the ability to read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 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
Full Description
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Job Summary:
United Airlines is a global team of over 100,000 employees dedicated to reinventing the airline industry. They are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Engineer to support the maintenance and repair of building electrical equipment and related systems, ensuring the safety and functionality of their facilities.
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:
Required:
• 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
• 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
• 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
Preferred:
• Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Journeyman electrical license a plus
Company:
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online. Founded in 1926, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. United Airlines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.
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