Lead Fire Alarm Safety Technician- $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Honeywell International Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. seeks an experienced Lead Fire Alarm Service Technician to lead installation, programming, commissioning, and service of advanced fire alarm and life safety systems in the Milwaukee area.

You will mentor technicians, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure exceptional customer outcomes. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities to work with cutting-edge building technologies, while upholding safety and quality standards across diverse commercial

Qualifications

• NICET I and II certifications in Fire Alarm Systems.
• 6+ years programming fire alarm systems using Verifier or comparable software.
• 6+ years installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining fire alarm and life safety systems.
• 6+ years diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in commercial, industrial, or institutional environments.
• 6+ years utilizing diagnostic tools, service management software, and technical documentation to support field operations.
• 6+ years collaborating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver technical solutions and service excellence.
• 6+ years leading, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to field technicians while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex installations, programming, maintenance, and repair activities for Honeywell fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Serving as the technical expert for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of advanced system issues.
• Mentoring and developing junior technicians, sharing best practices and technical knowledge to strengthen team performance.
• Partnering closely with customers, project teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and service delivery.
• Driving compliance with Honeywell's safety standards, quality requirements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Accurately documenting service activities, system performance, and customer interactions.

Skills

NICET I and II certifications

Fire alarm programming

Fire alarm installation

Troubleshooting complex systems

Mentoring technicians

Customer collaboration

Safety and quality leadership

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Electronics / Electrical Technology

Tools

Verifier

Diagnostic tools

Service management software

Job description

Job Description

Honeywell is seeking an experienced

Honeywell is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Alarm Service Technician to serve as a technical leader in the installation, programming, commissioning, and service of advanced fire alarm and life safety systems. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise to solve complex technical challenges, mentor fellow technicians, and deliver exceptional customer experiences while supporting some of the most innovative building technologies in the industry.

If you're passionate about troubleshooting sophisticated systems, leading by example, and making a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading complex installations, programming, maintenance, and repair activities for Honeywell fire alarm and life safety systems.


• Serving as the technical expert for troubleshooting, diagnostics, and resolution of advanced system issues.


• Mentoring and developing junior technicians, sharing best practices and technical knowledge to strengthen team performance.


• Partnering closely with customers, project teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and service delivery.


• Driving compliance with Honeywell's safety standards, quality requirements, and operational excellence initiatives.


• Accurately documenting service activities, system performance, and customer interactions.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• NICET Level I and Level II certifications in Fire Alarm Systems.


• 6+ years of experience programming fire alarm systems using Verifier or comparable software platforms.


• 6+ years of experience installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining fire alarm and life safety systems.


• 6+ years of experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in commercial, industrial, or institutional environments.


• 6+ years of experience utilizing diagnostic tools, service management software, and technical documentation to support field operations.


• 6+ years of experience collaborating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver technical solutions and service excellence.


• 6+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to field technicians while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards.

We Value

• Experience with fire alarm, life safety, building automation, or integrated building technologies.


• Strong customer relationship and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.


• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.


• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline.

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.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy-efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally.

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.

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: November 12, 2026.

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.

About Us

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.