BMS Controls/Low Voltage Electrical Installer

Vanguard Maintenance and Electrical, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid sick time

401(k) with matching

Per diem

Housing (where applicable)

Growth path to Superintendent

Job summary

Vanguard Maintenance & Electrical, Inc. in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX is seeking skilled BMS Controls + Low Voltage Electrical Installers to deliver on hospitals, educational institutions, and infrastructure projects across the metroplex.

You’ll perform quality installations, develop technical depth, and build toward a leadership role in a hands-on, career-driven environment. This role emphasizes independent work, teamwork, and mentoring apprentices, with a clear path upward and safety-first

Qualifications

• 2+ years of BMS controls or low voltage electrical installation experience (required)
• Hands-on experience with low voltage cabling, termination, and panel work (required)
• Familiarity with BMS systems, controllers, and field devices (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret low voltage drawings and wiring diagrams
• OSHA 10 certification (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (required)

Responsibilities

• Install BMS controls and low voltage electrical systems per project drawings and specifications
• Rough in and pull low voltage cabling through conduit and pathways
• Terminate cabling in control panels, enclosures, and field devices
• Install and connect BMS sensors, controllers, actuators, and related equipment
• Perform point-to-point verification and basic commissioning support
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure clean, conflict-free installations
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and material usage
• Support and mentor Apprentice/Helper team members as needed
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA standards, and site-specific protocols

Skills

BMS controls

Low voltage install

Cable termination

Reading drawings

Safety minded

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Driver’s license

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

LonWorks

Job description

VANGUARD MAINTENANCE & ELECTRICAL, INC.

DALLAS-FORT WORTH REGION

BMS Controls + Low Voltage Electrical Installer

Full-Time Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Commercial & Institutional Path to Superintendent

You’ve got hands-on experience and you’re ready to put it to work on the hospitals, schools, and infrastructure shaping the DFW metroplex. Bring your skills — we’ll bring the projects and the career path.

About The Role

Vanguard is growing its DFW commercial and institutional operations and we need skilled BMS Controls + Low Voltage Electrical Installers who are ready to deliver. You’ll work on hospitals, educational institutions, and infrastructure projects across the metroplex — executing quality installations, developing your technical depth, and building toward a leadership role. This is a hands-on position with real upward mobility for performers who take pride in their craft.

Responsibilities

• Install BMS controls and low voltage electrical systems per project drawings and specifications
• Rough in and pull low voltage cabling through conduit and pathways
• Terminate cabling in control panels, enclosures, and field devices
• Install and connect BMS sensors, controllers, actuators, and related equipment
• Perform point-to-point verification and basic commissioning support
• Coordinate with other trades to ensure clean, conflict-free installations
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and material usage
• Support and mentor Apprentice/Helper team members as needed
• Follow all safety procedures, OSHA standards, and site-specific protocols

What We’re Looking For

• Technically proficient with a strong attention to detail and installation quality
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Reliable, professional, and accountable on the jobsite
• Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to hazard identification
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of BMS controls or low voltage electrical installation experience (required)
• Hands-on experience with low voltage cabling, termination, and panel work (required)
• Familiarity with BMS systems, controllers, and field devices (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret low voltage drawings and wiring diagrams
• OSHA 10 certification (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on commercial healthcare, education, or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience supporting BMS commissioning or startup activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Climb ladders, bend, and work in various positions
• Lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials as needed
• Exposure to sun, heat, cold, and rain

CAREER PATH

• Installer → Superintendent → Project Manager
• Top performers are actively developed and promoted — your growth is part of our plan

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with Matching
• Per diem (eligible projects)
• Housing (where applicable)
• Clear growth path to Superintendent

WHY JOIN VANGUARD?

Vanguard is a dynamic, growth-oriented electrical contractor with deep roots in New York City since 2007. We specialize in low voltage temperature controls and Building Management Systems (BMS), powering some of the most demanding commercial and infrastructure projects in the country. We pivoted strategically during COVID, expanded into Texas, and now have 250+ team members delivering projects across NYC, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Abilene, and beyond. We build infrastructure that keeps the world running - grounded in integrity, accountability, and professional excellence.

Leadership Impact

Join a company where your work has direct visibility. You’ll contribute to high-stakes projects that communities depend on, with the autonomy and accountability to make a real difference.

Growth Opportunities

Vanguard promotes from within. With direct mentorship from company founders and executives and a rapidly expanding footprint, there is a clear, performance-driven path upward for every member of our team.

Meaningful Work

Whether you’re in the field, managing a project, or leading a crew, your work at Vanguard directly impacts the hospitals, schools, infrastructure, and critical facilities that people rely on every day.