Electrical Technician - JFK Airport

About the role

• General information
• Job Title
• Electrical Technician - JFK Airport
• Date
• Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Entity
• Unifi Aviation, LLC
• State
• New York
• City
• Jamaica
• Full/Part Time
• Full Time
• Exempt or Non-Exempt Position
• Non-Exempt
• Shift
• A.M. shift, Overnight shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

Industrial Electrical Technician (IET) will have experience in the direct troubleshooting of electrical and electronic control systems, including a programmable logic control (PLC) environment.

IET shall be capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, blueprints, and symbols, PLC and variable frequency drive (VFD) programming, troubleshooting and repair, including editing and transferring of PLCs and software including system logic controllers (SLC), PLCs, Rockwell RS View, RS Logix 5, 500, and 5000), and PLC version/series 5 (PLC‐5) and version/series 5 SLC (PLC‐SLC5).

• IET shall be capable of troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing AC and DC motors including single and poly-phase motors, as well as associated motor controls, brakes, and clutches.
• Additionally, the IET shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an aviation environment with direct and specific experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment including baggage conveyor systems.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Provide electrical guidance, maintenance, and oversight of all mechanical/electrical systems of Baggage Handling equipment covered under this Contract

• Assist technicians with challenging electrical repairs
• Troubleshoot electrical issues
• PM development, coordination, performing PM

Additional information

Participate and lead recommendation and procurement of electrical and mechanical spare parts; cooperate, coordinate with, and assist the Airport concerning electrical issues on the BHS

Qualifications

Certified electrician with a minimum “Journeyman” status

• industrial electrical motor controls experience and electrical automation experience, on staff forty (40) hours per week and available on call twenty‐four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Prior experience with baggage handling systems and warehouse is preferred.

Standard Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Completing
• Must be able to obtain and keep an airport security badge
• Must have or be able to attain reliable transportation.
• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as small spaces
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work extended hours depending on operational needs.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Benefits

Unifi/ERMC Aviation offers a full range of benefits for full-time employees, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, company-paid life insurance, supplementary life insurance, voluntary benefits (such as accident, cancer, and hospitalization), the option to receive paycheck 2+ days early, discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, and cruises, discounted tuition with a participating college, and a college education savings plan.

• Additionally, as a member of the Unifi Service family of companies, ERMC employees are eligible for steeply discounted flight benefits with Delta Airlines.
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