Base Specialty HVAC ($20,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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Description

At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, pension, and flight privileges. Benefits are subject to a collective bargaining agreement. 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

As an H-VAC Technician, you will work in a fast-paced (Location) Maintenance Operations Center. The Technician plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal customers. The Technician performs all work functions specified in The Statement of Work for any particular contract, including:

• Monitors HVAC systems and operations. Conducts preventative maintenance in accordance with established schedules.
• Includes test runs, repairs and logging equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and evaluates code compliance involving electrical installations, modifications, and HVAC maintenance.
• Checks, repairs and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, pipes and other functional components of the system.
• Orders new HVAC parts, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains appropriate inventories.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining all HVAC Systems.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Uses skill and care in the use of tools and materials used in the refrigeration and electrical trade.
• Supervises UPS Units (Battery back-up power/Test/monitor/log/respond to problems)
• Technicians must be flexible 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.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or education equivalent.
• Minimum 1-3 years of Commercial/Industrial HVAC repair / maintenance experience or technical school education
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, codes, electrical formulas, and handbooks.
• Ability to use various testing devices related to the electrical and mechanical trades
• Universal Refrigerant Handling Certificate (HVAC Universal License)
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Acceptable driving record
• Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull. Mobility requirements including lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• In addition to passing United's background investigation and pre-employment testing, candidate must be able to clear a criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position.
• Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holidays. Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Building Automation Systems experience (BAS)
• Steam Heating Systems experienced

The starting rate for this role is $40.48. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.