Facilities Maintenance Technican Req #: EWR00002534-MM Location: Newark, NJ US Job Category:Tech Ops / Maintenance - Line / Individual Contributor Now taking off: Your career Where do you want your career to take you? Chances are you can get there with United Airlines. Our environment is open, honest, and focused on our customersand your success. So choose a career path. And rediscover what it's like to enjoy your job. Facilities Maintenance Technician Starting Salary is $24.59 ($20.96 base pay+$2.63 license premium+$1.00 line premium) Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT Travel subject to service charges/restrictions. Bonuses awarded only under terms of United's policies. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Overview * 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 * 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 troubleshooting, 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 Education * Must have completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent Knowledge/Skills Required * Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and welding * Electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting desired * 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 required * Must possess sufficient tooling to perform required tasks * Computer experience for input and retrieval of data required Experience Twelve months experience required including 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 Other * Qualified candidates must be immediately available for full time employment * 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 * Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications * Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT