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Building Management System (BMS) Operator

Complete Building Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2027

About the Role

We are seeking a Building Management System (BMS) Operator to monitor, control, and optimize the performance across campus. This role ensures that all BMS components, including HVAC controls, energy management systems, and electronic monitoring devices, function efficiently to support institutional goals related to energy conservation, occupant comfort, and system reliability.

 

 

Key responsibilities:

 

BMS System Operation and Optimization:

  • Monitor, adjust, and optimize BMS software and hardware to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Review building settings and ensure that all BMS-enabled buildings function appropriately.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot system malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Provide support for energy management programs such as demand response.
  • Ensure understanding of GW networks and systems to minimize disruptions of service.

 

System Maintenance, Repairs, and Upgrades:

  • Repair, calibrate, and inspect electronic devices associated with BMS.
  • Perform system adjustments, including changing building set points, adjusting parameters,
  • modifying schedules and replacing controllers or circuit boards.
  • Install new control wiring and systems as needed to support BMS infrastructure.
  • Test and verify operating system upgrades for optimal response and security.

 

Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Salary: $72,000 – $95,000 depending on experience.

 

 

You Should Have

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in BMS operation, programming, maintenance, and optimization, preferably in a multi-campus or institutional environment.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC automation, control theory, and energy management principles. 
  • Industry certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or BACnet® International Certification preferred.
  • Experience with Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Trane, or other leading BMS platforms preferred.

                                                               

 

 

 

EOE, including disability/veterans

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.

 

Perks & Benefits 

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not-so-standard, extra great benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.

 

Salary : $72,000 - $95,000

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