General Maintenance Technician - JFK Airport

General Maintenance Technician - JFK Airport

Date

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Entity

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

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.

• 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 .

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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Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."