Lead BMU & Suspended Access Technician

BrandSafway; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking a BMU Technician III to perform advanced inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning of suspended access equipment on high-rise buildings.

The role acts as a technical leader, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting complex projects and coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and customers. On-site work requires climbing, lifting, and operating at height with appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 7+ years of experience with suspended platforms, BMUs, façade access systems, or rigging equipment.
• Strong knowledge of façade access equipment, OEM standards, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Advanced mechanical, electrical, and control system troubleshooting experience.
• Experience leading field crews, planning work activities, and executing complex projects.
• Ability to work safely in high-risk, safety-critical environments and at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of suspended scaffolding, BMUs, davit systems, and related access equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Lead installations, retrofits, commissioning, load testing, and acceptance testing of access systems.
• Develop job plans including work sequencing, rigging requirements, and safety controls.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Technician I and Technician II personnel.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, manufacturers, and customers to support project execution.
• Review work quality and maintain accurate inspection, testing, and service documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NY DOL, DOB, ANSI, manufacturer requirements, and other applicable industry standards.
• Work safely at heights using proper fall protection and safety equipment.

Skills

Suspended access equipment knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems troubleshooting

Leadership of field crews

Blueprint reading

Safety/regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

SST/OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

SPRAT certification (a plus)

Technical training (advanced)

Tools

Engineering drawings

Wiring diagrams

Technical manuals

Job description

BrandSafway is seeking a BMU Technician III to perform advanced inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and commissioning of suspended access equipment on high-rise buildings.

The role acts as a technical leader, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while supporting complex projects and coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and customers. On-site work requires climbing, lifting, and operating at height with appropriate PPE.