Lead Field Service Technician
About The Position
As a Lead Fire Alarm Technician at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of protecting lives and property by ensuring the performance and reliability of critical fire alarm and life safety systems. You will lead the programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, and inspection of cutting-edge fire detection systems in complex environments. Your technical expertise will directly support the safety of our clients and the quality of our fire protection solutions. You will work closely with project managers and other stakeholders, ensuring systems are installed and maintained in accordance with industry codes and Honeywell's high standards of excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in fire protection or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience with fire alarm panel programming, including new construction and retrofit projects.
- NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
- Strong understanding of NFPA codes, local fire regulations, and industry standards.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 90%.
- Ability to pass an FAA background check.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Notifier manufacturer certification.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot independently and provide mentorship to junior technicians.
- Familiarity with Honeywell XLS-3000 and ZLS-140 systems a strong plus.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites 85-90% of the time, managing your own travel arrangements, site coordination, and reporting.
- Program, configure, and test fire alarm panels, including XLS-3000 and ZLS-140 systems.
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs on a wide range of fire alarm and life safety systems.
- Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to ensure code compliance and operational readiness.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and fire codes to support system design and integration.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and successful project execution.
- Mentor junior technicians and support continuous improvement across the team.
- Maintain accurate documentation and service records for compliance and reporting.
- Other duties as assigned per business needs.
Benefits
- 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.
- For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
