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Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Facilities Technician to work at GE Vernova in Niskayuna, NY. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $36-$40/hour (depending on experience)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8a-5pm
Location: Onsite, Niskayuna, NY
Benefits: Med/Den/Vis, 401(K), PTO, and Paid Holidays
Why you should apply to be a Facilities Technician:
Work with a premier company in the energy sector that values innovation and safety.
Enjoy a collaborative work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development in a technical field.
Engage in a variety of tasks that keep your workday dynamic and interesting.
What’s a typical day as a Facilities Technician? You’ll be:
Identifying needs, requesting quotes, negotiating pricing, and selecting vendors to maintain various aspects of the facilities, including HVAC, cranes, and landscaping.
Acting as the primary point of contact for all vendors, ensuring compliance with company rules and overseeing their activities onsite.
Conducting routine building maintenance, including painting, plumbing, and electrical work, while ensuring all facility expenses are submitted on time,
Track, maintain and order facilities’ supplies such as cleaning supplies, office supplies, etc
Support and assure lab safety rules are always maintained. Drive site safety culture by modeling behaviors associated with the highest level of EHS best practices
Must be able to work on a team or individually, to assist in repairs of several models of GE Wind Turbines. This includes performing component replacements and troubleshooting mechanical and or electrical faults
Perform administrative functions; such as ordering and shipping tooling, maintaining tooling inventory, ordering parts and ensuring items requiring periodic calibration or servicing are in compliance
Coordinate crews of students, understand and demonstrate proper use of lab tools, equipment and logistics required to perform services and maintenance activities
Coordinate and secure on-site installation of new lcab systems and/or equipment. Perform ongoing preventive maintenance, repair and calibration after installation
Assist instructors with student lab exercises as time allows
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
Have a Highschool Diploma or Equivalent (required).
Have 4 years of facilities maintenance experience and an associate degree in a technical field or equivalent vocational training.
Possess facility management experience and a strong ability to work with and manage vendors.
Are familiar with heavy equipment and have a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Familiarity with and ability to operate basic hand tools
Ability and willingness to operate heavy equipment
Ability and willingness to work at heights
Ability and willingness to possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Ability and willingness to work staggered shift start times, if there’s a business need
Mechanical knowledge & electrical aptitude (HVAC, electrical, and plumbing)
Ability to read electrical schematics
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Facilities Technician today!
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.