Union - Service Equipment Operator - GE Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Service Equipment Operator to manage and maintain critical facility systems. This role involves hands-on equipment operations, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring efficient operation of HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant AAS degree or equivalent experience and must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• AAS degree in relevant technology or equivalent experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, diagnose, and maintain facility equipment.
• Perform rounds to monitor facility equipment and respond to radio calls.
• Communicate with customers and other trades to complete assignments.

Skills

HVAC

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Hand tool usage

Education

AAS Degree in Plant Utilities Technology, Mechanical Technology, HVAC

A.O.S Degree in Construction Technology with a minimum of 2 years’ experience

Job description

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Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

• 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 Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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