About the position

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician at Southwest Airlines, you’ll help keep our Chicago (Midway) Station safe and running smoothly. You’ll handle repairs, preventive maintenance, and small construction projects to make sure our buildings and equipment work their best. You’ll also check systems, respond to requests quickly, and help prepare for extreme weather. This role is hands-on and important—you’ll support our People and Customers every day while making Southwest better for the future.

Responsibilities

• Performs on-call repairs and preventive maintenance of SWA facilities and equipment (excluding station ground equipment, computer terminals, etc.) as assigned by the Employee's Leaders
• Responsible for keeping the workshops and tools clean and organized, maintaining inventory control, and performing other duties as required
• Performs light construction duties, including drywall, acoustical ceiling, tape, bed, texture and painting
• Works with the Team to ensure all repairs are performed and requests responded to in a professional and timely manner; and process daily work order requests
• Assists in scheduling contractors and performing work so as to have the least impact on our Customers’ daily operations
• Performs routine, systematic inspections, including functionality and condition of mechanical and electrical rooms, restrooms, public areas, roofs, exterior finishes, sidewalks, holdrooms, potable water cabinets, stairwells, and parking areas (where applicable)
• Provides facilities maintenance services supporting Southwest’s transportation operations located in various facilities
• Assists in the preparation of the facility for extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Requirements

• Must be able to work well with others as part of a Team
• Must possess Leadership skills to direct maximum performance from outside contractors, and maintain working relationships with Internal Customers
• Must be a Servant Leader
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills
• Must be able to obtain and carry a cell phone
• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: knowledge of applicable construction and building repair fundamentals, including electrical and mechanical repair gained through trade school courses, training programs, or on-the-job experience
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
• Must be able to lift and/or move items of 75 pounds or more on a regular basis
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions as necessary
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a regular basis
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred: 3 Years of experience with basic construction/facility repair experience

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan - when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.