Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Technician (Union)
Honeywell · Lake Success, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Honeywell (industrial) in Lake Success, NY. In this role, you will support high-profile projects and customer sites by delivering reliable, integrated building management solutions that enhance operational efficiency, occupant comfort, energy performance, and system reliability.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 263 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$99k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 64%
- PLC 60%
- Robotics 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- Root cause 24%
- ✓ Union environment 22%
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Key responsibilities
- ◆Design, configure, program, and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- ◆Develop system databases, map points, and configure front‑end workstations and graphics
- ◆Interpret and implement sequences of operation
- ◆Commission and start up HVAC control systems
- ◆Work with industry protocols including BACnet, LonWorks, and Modbus (HTML/Java experience a plus)
- ◆Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and control drawings
- ◆Collaborate with internal project teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure successful project execution
You must have
- ✓3+ years of experience in building automation or controls industry
- ✓1+ year experience working with DDC controls, BAS architecture, and system networking
- ✓If not already a member, must be willing to join Union Local 3
- ✓Valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Honeywell
responsibilities
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Honeywell International is seeking an experienced and motivated Building Management Systems (BMS) Field Service Technician to join our Building Automation team supporting customers throughout New York City, Queens, The Bronx, and Brooklyn, NY. This is a Union position (Local 3) responsible for the installation, commissioning, programming, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle support of advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS) utilizing Honeywell and Tridium Niagara platforms.
In this role, you will support high-profile projects and customer sites by delivering reliable, integrated building management solutions that enhance operational efficiency, occupant comfort, energy performance, and system reliability. You will work with a variety of building systems, including HVAC controls, lighting controls, energy management, alarming, trending, and third-party system integrations in commercial facilities such as high-rise office buildings, healthcare campuses, educational institutions, and other mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician with strong experience in networked building automation systems, controls integration, system diagnostics, and customer-facing service delivery. Success in this role requires technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
You will report to the Senior Field Service Supervisor in Lake Success, NY. This position follows a 35-hour work week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Overtime opportunities are available after 7 hours worked on weekdays.
Honeywell provides a company vehicle, gas card, laptop, mobile phone, and all necessary tools to perform your work. A company purchasing card (P-Card) is also provided for parking expenses and approved customer material purchases.
We value
- •Niagara Tridium (N4/Optimizer) experience
- •Familiarity with platforms such as Honeywell, Andover, JCI, and Tridium
- •Controls experience in large commercial or institutional facilities
- •Experience working with commercial HVAC systems
- •Background in HVAC, electrical, or electronics
- •Customer‑focused, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- •Proven track record of delivering high levels of customer satisfaction
- •Strong troubleshooting, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills
UNION BENEFITS – The Honeywell Advantage
- •Competitive union compensation based on experience
- •Local 3 Union membership
- •Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- •Union Annuity Plan
- •401(k) plan
- •Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- •Company‑provided vehicle, cell phone, laptop, and tools
The hourly rate range for this position is $40.16 to $53.99 . 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
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
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. To learn more, please visit https://buildings.honeywell.com/ (https://buildings.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. Posting Date: August 28, 2026.
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 s
