General Maintenance Technician - JFK Airport

About the role

• General information
• Job Title
• General Maintenance 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

Unifi/ERMC is seeking a General Technician.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to

Assist electrical, HVAC, and plumbing technicians

Be able to perform scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance tasks:

• Monitor HVAC airflow and distribution in Terminals
• Change HVAC filters
• Maintain, repair, and replace electrical motors
• Maintain, repair, and replace water and hydraulic pumps

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, HVAC, and plumbing issues that may arise
• Ensure the proper use of all tools for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment
• Carryout detailed evaluation of equipment to ensure they are in good condition for proper use
• Carryout repairs on ceilings, floors, and walls by combining plaster of spackle and painting
• Inspect equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners from time to time for proper cleaning, speed, temperature, and adequate lubrication
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure maximum safety of all people

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electricity, carpentry, and plumbing among other technical skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate system problems to both co-workers and management for proper understanding
• Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment to avoid causing injuries to self and others on the ground.
• Can evaluate computer-related work orders following accuracy.
• Provide all basic hand tools.
• Applicants may qualify by a combination of history and knowledge of the above-noted systems.

Standard qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 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 benefit offerings for full-time employees including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k, company paid life insurance, supplementary life insurances, voluntary benefits (such as accident, cancer, hospitalization), option to receive paycheck 2+ days early, discounts on hotels, rental vehicles, 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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