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.
What Youll 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