Building Systems Operator

We are seeking an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) team member for our client site in Pearl River, NY. Join a dedicated group of professionals committed to delivering excellence and creating an amazing workplace experience.

About the role

The successful candidate will have outstanding preventative maintenance skills and a commitment to teamwork, delivering best-in-class customer service and satisfaction. You will operate, monitor, and control the Building Automation System, providing intermediate expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining facility mechanical and HVAC equipment in a pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) for alarms and abnormal trends.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and perform required actions (lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.).
• Respond to and troubleshoot alarm conditions; escalate emergencies as needed.
• Document room environmental deviations, root causes, and corrective actions in event reports.
• Maintain daily operations and alarm logs in appropriate logbooks.
• Perform routine building rounds to verify no emergency conditions exist; document findings in the Daily Log Book.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for outside contractors to issue safety work permits.
• Coordinate with security personnel to respond to fire panel alarms.
• Respond to and provide feedback on customer work orders.
• Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Follow safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Operate hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware.
• Maintain a strict schedule while demonstrating flexibility for customer needs.
• Keep mechanical rooms clean and organized.
• Provide shift coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 0-1 years of experience as a Building System Operator or HVAC maintenance mechanic in an industrial environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass a Tuberculosis test prior to employment and maintain annual negative results.
• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and complete fit testing for required respirators.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client’s location.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization (US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required; no sponsorship provided).
• Agree to a background investigation, including fingerprinting and Security Risk Assessment approval (U.S. Department of Justice/FBI).
• Complete all required training for acceptance into the Select Agent Program.
• Pass pre- and/or post-hiring drug screening, including federal drug screening.
• Comply with Personnel Quarantine Policy for Avian Influenza (5-day restriction from contact with susceptible avian species after entering designated research areas).
• Willingness to provide shift coverage as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding.
• Perform repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, and wrist movement.
• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions.
• Ability to differentiate colors for wire color-coding.
• Wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other PPE as needed.
• Cope with job-related stressors and work environment demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting BAS/BMS systems and controls (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom) using knowledge of Building Systems sequence of operations.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and process mechanical systems.
• Experience with Fire Protection Systems.
• Knowledge of Water Systems used in pharmaceutical applications.
• Experience with cGMP requirements in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and working with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.

Pay

$28.00–$35.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Schedule

12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Saturday through Friday, on a rotating cycle of 3 days on and 2 days off.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions.