BMS Controls Lead Technician Programmer

BMS Controls Lead Technician / Programmer
Location: New York, NY (Field-based across NYC & Long Island)

TemPositions is pleased to partner with Command HVAC, an established and growing New York City-based commercial HVAC contractor, to identify a BMS Controls Lead Technician / Programmer. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity supporting large-scale commercial new construction projects, primarily in Manhattan.

This role is ideal for an experienced controls professional with strong Niagara expertise who enjoys hands-on field work, troubleshooting, and programming building automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Program, commission, and troubleshoot BAS/BMS and DDC control systems

- Analyze controls drawings, schematics, and specifications

- Monitor BAS/BMS systems and respond to normal and emergency service calls

- Diagnose system issues and perform repairs or component replacements

- Respond to and remediate system alarms

- Support startup and commissioning of new construction projects

- Travel to project sites throughout NYC and Long Island

Qualifications

- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in BMS/DDC controls

- Strong Niagara experience required (programming, graphics, startup, commissioning)

- Experience with Distech, Honeywell, Schneider, or similar systems strongly preferred

- Ability to read and interpret controls drawings and schematics

- Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills

- Comfortable working in varied environments, including outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces

- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional overnight shifts

- Valid driver’s license

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Own standard low-voltage electrician tools

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary range: $75,000–$125,000, depending on experience

- Field-based role with limited remote work for programming as needed

- Stable, growing company with long-term opportunities

- Work on high-profile commercial projects across NYC

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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Pay:$75,000.00 - $125,000.00