Job Description Summary

The Facilities Operations Supervisor - Grounds - Aerospace Research will manage the work of hourly employees and mange activities for contracted services. This role will include direction of Union Hourly trades including but not limited to: Grounds Crew, Auto Mechanic, Crane/Elevator Repair, Locksmiths, Welder & Millwrights. Contracted services can include Refuse, Recycling, Landscaping, Industrial Equipment Manufacturers, etc. This role requires making business critical decisions in a timely manner and meet safety, quality, and delivery metrics within the Organization.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of an hourly team within the Facilities Organization
• Develop, coordinate, lead and execute daily plans based on site priorities
• Prioritize workload, establish and meet aggressive timelines for project completion.
• Ownership of Snow Crew - after hours scheduling & supervision of snow crew
• Supervise onsite facility maintenance such as: onsite & offsite grounds (underground utilities), landscaping, utility repairs, outbuilding ownership
• Regularly inspects the assigned buildings, grounds, and vacant units for repairs
• Coordinates and/or supervises contractors and vendors to complete repairs
• Completes reports that includes property information such as traffic, occupancy, work orders, vacancy days, capital improvement, property walk through/inspections
• Work with Projects and Engineering teams to develop and execute plans to drivestep change advancements in completing facility & operations workorders
• Be responsible for setting clear expectations for the team and driving accountability.
• Provide customers with regular communications including progress updates and issue resolution.
• Manage the team of hourly employees to meet EHS, quality and productivity goals.
• Coordinate communications between EHS, engineering, and customers to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and requirements.
• Coordinate all matters regarding administration of hourly union contract including but not limited to work assignments, attendance, personnel matters, grievance resolution, contract interpretation, etc.
• Schedule and conduct required safety meetings.

• Exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors - Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus.

• Embrace and drive a lean culture, leveraging kaizen processes to drive continuous improvement inclusive of the skills and capabilities of the team.
• Utilize LEAN methodologies to improve customer service by delivering cost effective solutions to meet client expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical, construction or engineering field with minimum 5 years of experience in grounds, including proven ability to scope, estimate and oversee the construction of projects.

OR

• Associate degree in a technical, construction, grounds or engineering field with 7 years of experience in grounds maintenance, facilities operations, or maintenance.

OR

• High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience in facilities, grounds operations, or maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership with direct supervisory experience of hourly workforce in a construction or manufacturing environment (or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience)
• Industrial construction or maintenance experience, strong and broad knowledge of cost estimating for maintenance and construction projects.
• Ability and willingness to handle emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Project or other Project Management Software.
• Experience communicating effectively, both oral and written, among an hourly workforce.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure, with a sense of urgency, to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and influence strong networks internally and externally, and work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Must be willing to work on site at our facility in Niskayuna, New York.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Technical expertise in an engineering discipline.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and adhering to a collective bargaining agreement.
• Knowledge of NYS building codes, NFPA and 70E Arc.
• Maximo experience
• PMP certification
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
• Lean / Six Sigma background and certification

Additional Details

The base pay range for this position is $93,800 - $156,400 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 28, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes