Senior Installation & Troubleshooting Technician - Access Control Systems

Senior Installation & Troubleshooting Technician Access Control Systems
Full-Time
Pay: Starting around $35/hour (higher for strong senior-level experience)
Overtime: Available as needed
Start: Immediate hire

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Installation & Troubleshooting Technician to support complex field deployments and advanced customer environments.

Need to be able to program and configure not just troubleshoot.
timing scheduling
CCTV a plus
What You’ll Do

• Lead installation, configuration, and commissioning of Access Control systems in commercial and industrial environments
• Perform device mounting, low-voltage cabling, terminations, panel installation, and system programming
• Read and interpret construction drawings, risers, and scopes of work
• Configure controllers, readers, door hardware interfaces, power supplies, and network connections
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and validation prior to customer acceptance
• Serve as on-site technical lead when required, coordinating junior technicians and subcontractors
• Provide clear daily/weekly progress reporting to Project Management
• Work closely with PMs and Engineers to resolve field design issues
• Maintain accurate documentation including as-built drawings, labeling, and close-out materials
• Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, company standards, and applicable codes
• Interface professionally with customers, GCs, and other trades on site
• Travel to customer locations as required

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years hands-on experience installing commercial Access Control systems
• Strong understanding of door hardware integration (mag locks, strikes, panic hardware, REX, contacts)
• Experience with controller panels and power distribution
• Knowledge of low-voltage structured cabling (CAT6, composite, RS-485)
• Proven troubleshooting ability across hardware, cabling, network, and software
• Ability to independently complete installs from rough-in through commissioning
• Comfortable working in construction environments and at height
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience leading or mentoring field technicians

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience with CCTV integration
• Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, VLANs, PoE)
• Experience with enterprise security deployments
• Lift certification or willingness to obtain
• Manufacturer certifications

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