Lead Field Service Fire Technician

Honeywell International, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Lead Field Service Fire Technician to lead service, troubleshooting, maintenance, inspections, commissioning, and technical support for fire alarm systems across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mission-critical sites.

You will mentor junior technicians, coordinate field execution, and work directly with customers to ensure system reliability and code compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years fire alarm field service experience.
• 3+ years commercial/industrial systems experience.
• 3+ years customer-facing experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Lead service, maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair activities
• Diagnose complex fire alarm issues
• Lead commissioning and acceptance testing
• Mentor technicians
• Complete reports
• Coordinate with PMs, AHJs and customers
• Ensure NFPA/OSHA compliance
• Participate in on‑call support

Job description

As a Lead Field Service Fire Technician, you will be responsible for leading service, troubleshooting, maintenance, inspections, commissioning, and technical support activities for fire alarm systems across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mission‑critical customer sites throughout the Syracuse, NY region. You will serve as the technical leader for complex service activities, mentor junior technicians, coordinate field execution, and work directly with customers to ensure system reliability, code compliance, and operational excellence while delivering exceptional customer service.

In this role, you will lead inspections, repairs, commissioning, upgrades, and acceptance testing of fire alarm systems and related life safety equipment, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Honeywell standards, NFPA codes, local AHJs requirements, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead service, maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair activities
• Diagnose complex fire alarm issues
• Lead commissioning and acceptance testing
• Mentor technicians
• Complete reports
• Coordinate with PMs, AHJs and customers
• Ensure NFPA/OSHA compliance
• Participate in on‑call support

YOU MUST HAVE

• HS Diploma/GED
• 3 or more years fire alarm field service
• 3 or more years commercial/industrial systems
• Valid driver's license
• 3 or more years customer‑facing experience
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and OSHA

WE VALUE

• NICET I required; II or III preferred or willing to get certified within 90 days
• Honeywell fire platform experience
• NFPA 72 inspection experience
• Special hazard systems
• Advanced troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading
• AHJ coordination
• OSHA 10/30
• Mentoring experience

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The annual base salary range for this position is $69,700 - $87,350 mid. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills as well as market and business considerations.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posted 08/11/2026

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure‑play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Meet fire threats with an integrated detect and response strategy. Fire protection begins with detection and response. We have experience equipping buildings of every size and complexity. We can scale solutions as needs evolve by connecting, enhancing and automating life safety systems. Real‑time protection, full compliance, and unmatched scalability. That's what you get when you combine the power of Honeywell XLS4000, Honeywell Self‑Test, and Honeywell Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS). This new product suite is a game‑changing, all‑in‑one, end‑to‑end fire and life safety solution that provides you with the technology you need to seamlessly protect your people, your property, and your assets.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure‑play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.