Lead Field Service Technician - Access Controls

Honeywell Technologies; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Lead Field Service Technician to perform on-site servicing and repair of complex equipment across the greater Chicago area. You will train customers on proper usage, troubleshooting, and basic repair procedures, and assist in quoting service contracts with sales and local management.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and 3+ years' field service experience with fire alarm or security systems, plus the ability to read diagrams. NICET certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years field service experience with commercial fire alarm or security systems.
• 3+ years reading and interpreting mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform repair work on demand.
• Provide internal and external customer support.
• Adhere to administrative processes.
• Ability to work non-standard hours.
• Ability to service clientele in the greater Chicago area.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

IT networking

MS Office experience

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree or technical certificate

Job description

Lead Field Service Technician

The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell is not just about developing cool things. That is why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Job Description

Lead Field Service Technician

The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell is not just about developing cool things. That is why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Achieves successful on-site servicing and repair of complex equipment and systems without direct supervision. You will participate in continuous improvement initiatives in the field to quickly fix administrative difficulties relating to delivery of service. You will train the customer on proper usage, troubleshooting, and basic repair procedures for complex equipment. You will deliver and participate in training sessions for fellow technicians. You will work with sales and local management to help deliver accurate quotes to customers. You will assist in the management of service contracts for key accounts.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Perform repair work on demand
• Provide internal and external customer support
• Adhere to administrative processes
• Ability to work non-standard hours.
• Ability to service clientele in the greater Chicago area.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma/ GED.
• 3+ years of field service experience with commercial fire alarm systems and/or security systems (card access and cameras).
• 3+ years of experience reading & interpreting mechanical/electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license.

WE VALUE

• NICET certification preferred
• IT networking and operating systems experience
• MS Office experience
• Experience programming fire panels and performing inspections
• Knowledge of commercial building infrastructure
• Good written and oral communication
• Ability to follow instructions and identify mistakes
• Associate/ Bachelor’s degree or technical/professional certificate

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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

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. Job Posting Date: July 30th, 2026.

The annual base salary range for this position is $79,000 to $89,000.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

We deliver innovative solutions to support our customers in Digitization, Modernization, Sustainability, and Autonomy through world-class hardware, software and services offerings.

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 about inclusion and diversity: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity)

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.