Union - Service Equipment Operator - GE Aerospace Research

Service Equipment Operator

The Service Equipment Operator is responsible for operating, diagnosing, and maintaining facility equipment and infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, Air Handling Units, Rooftop Units, Chillers, Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, Sanitary and Lab Waste Pumps, Cooling Towers, Pneumatic Control Systems, Electronic Control Systems, Hydronic Heating and Cooling, and Steam Systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• This position will require to work a rotating shift working off hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular communication with customers, work leaders, and other trades to complete work assignments.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair complicated central heating, ventilating, air-conditioning systems and other services.
• Perform rounds through facility mechanical rooms to monitor facility equipment.
• Monitor systems through controls software, adjusting setpoints as needed.
• Responding to radio calls and communications from buildings systems center.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and handheld power tools.
• Perform rounds of labs to support research staff on off shift.
• Perform all work safely and efficiently following all policies, procedures, and codes.

Qualifications:

• AAS Degree in Plant Utilities Technology, Mechanical Technology, HVAC OR
• A.O.S Degree in Construction Technology with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Utility Operations; or Military Training in Boiler Operations (eg. Navy HT) OR
• 7 or more years of experience with Industrial HVAC.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift working off hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

The hourly pay range for this position $30.90 - $37.61 per hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. This posting is expected to close on June 20th, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No