**Description** There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world? 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. **Starting pay of $22.46 (as per collective bargaining agreement) per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:** **Key Responsibilities:** As a Facilities Utility Specialist you will work in a fast-paced Facilities Maintenance Operations department. The Facilities Utility Specialist plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal customers. The Facilities Utility Specialist performs work in accordance with guidelines established in the collective bargaining agreement. + Identifying and checking tools, test equipment and certain commodities in and out of the warehouse, as well as the service, cleaning, inventory storage and accounting of tools, test equipment and commodities used in the daily operation + Performing routine maintenance tasks of a general nature, such as servicing, cleaning and transporting equipment as well as cutting, sizing, and forming materials + Assisting in the operation of the airline baggage system including and not limited to monitoring, managing and clearing of baggage related jams and operational support of the baggage handling systems + Surface treatment of facility component parts with chemicals and sandblasting equipment + General shop and housekeeping responsibilities as related to storage, break, and work area cleanliness + Supporting the department through the transportation, inventory and accounting of parts and components needed to complete tasks + Assisting Technicians with work as requested + Facilities Utility Specialist 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 Utility Specialist are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) + Salary increases will be coordinated according to the current IBT/United contract + Shift differentials are paid for working an afternoon or evening shift respectively as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement + 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 **Qualifications** United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table! **What’s needed to succeed:** + Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent or a certification from an accredited trade school + Must possess valid state issued Driver’s License + Strong social skills and the ability to function as a team member in a demanding service environment + Good verbal and written communication skills + Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within 24/7 operation + Ability to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods + Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather condition + Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels + Moderate lifting + Customer focused 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 $22.46. 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.