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Building Automation Systems Mechanic

Amentum


Job Location:

Pearl River, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 35
Posted: 8 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Building Systems Operator (BSO) team member for our client site in Pearl River NY.

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success Amentum is looking for you!

The successful candidate will have outstanding preventative maintenance skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $28.00 -$35.00 per hour (hourly pay to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.

This position includes competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid vacation:
  • Two weeks during year 1
  • Three Weeks during years 1 through 5
  • Four weeks during years 5 through 9.99
  • Five weeks after year 10
  • Company paid short term disability
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K: Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute
  • 8 Paid Fixed Holidays and 2 Flexible Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Other voluntary benefits offered: Supplemental Health Insurance Identity Protection Legal Plan Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Student Loan Program Employee Purchase Program Employee Discount Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Stock Purchase Plan

Typical work schedule is 12-hour shifts 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for Saturday through Friday on a rotating cycle of days on versus days off (3 on 2 off).

As a BSO you are responsible for operating monitoring and controlling the Building Automation System and providing an intermediate level of expertise in troubleshooting. Provide preventive and corrective maintenance on the facility mechanical and HVAC equipment/systems in a pharmaceutical environment. You will identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.

You will perform many daily duties including:

  • Monitoring Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) for alarms and abnormal trends.
  • Conducting preventive maintenance inspections and performing required preventive maintenance actions (lubrication cleaning filter changes etc).
  • Respond and perform basic troubleshooting and remediation of alarm conditions. Making emergency calls for support if necessary.
  • Documenting room environmental deviations root cause and corrective actions in event reports as needed.
  • Documenting daily operations and alarms in appropriate logbooks.
  • Performing routine building rounds to verify no emergency conditions exist and document in Daily Logbook.
  • Serving as initial point of contact for outside contractors to issue safety work permits.
  • Coordinating with security personnel to respond to fire panel alarms.
  • Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders.
  • Recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
  • Performing functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
  • Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
  • Maintaining a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
  • Keep mechanical rooms clean and organized.
  • Ability/willingness to provide shift coverage when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

As the Industrial Building Systems Operator you will be expected to:

  • Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly respectful empathetic and professional to teammates and clients.
  • Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
  • Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
  • Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible.

Minimum 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 demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to pass a Tuberculosis test prior to employment or be medically cleared for Tuberculosis by a medical professional and be able to maintain annual negative results.
  • Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and be able to successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.
  • Ability to obtain a security access badge at our clients location.
  • Ability to obtain an appropriate drivers license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles as requested.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
  • Newly hired employees must agree to a background investigation that will include fingerprinting and Security Risk Assessment approval (background investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice/FBI on individuals requiring access to select agents and toxins in accordance with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act of 2002).
  • Must attended and pass all provided training necessary to be accepted into the Select Agent Program.
  • Candidates will be subjected to pre-and/or post-hiring drug screening including federal drug screening (separate from state) as a condition of continued employment.
  • Must be able to comply with Personnel Quarantine Policy for Avian Influenza. Prohibits anyone who enters designated avian influenza research areas from having contact with susceptible avian species (not limited to pet birds backyard poultry flocks birds at fairs commercial poultry operations zoological collection wild birds) for a minimum of 5 days.
  • Ability/willingness to provide shift coverage when needed.

Some physical requirements include:

  • Regularly lift to 50lbs.
  • Regularly climb ladders steps and scaffolding
  • Repetitive motions: bend stoop squat kneel stretch reach wrist movement.
  • Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
  • Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
  • Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.

Special Requirements:

  • Wear steel toe safety shoes safety glasses gloves hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
  • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation Details:

32.00-35.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • 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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/16/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.


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