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Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - ,000 Sign on Bonus

United Airlines
Full Timemid
Dulles, Virginia, USPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

United Airlines is hiring a mid-level Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - ,000 Sign on Bonus. This is a full-time role in Dulles. posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

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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:

  • 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

The starting rate for this role is $34.52.

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 JobAccommodations@united.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - ,000 Sign on Bonus position at United Airlines?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to United Airlines. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - ,000 Sign on Bonus position at United Airlines located?

This position is based in Dulles. United Airlines has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - ,000 Sign on Bonus at United Airlines earn?

United Airlines has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Facilities Maintenance Technician (Building Engineer) - ,000 Sign on Bonus role at United Airlines posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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