Lead Security and Low Voltage Technician

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

• Install, wire, and trim out head-end access control panels with clean and professional workmanship
• Install and service a wide range of electrified door hardware including items such as panic devices, vertical rods, magnetic locks, transfer hinges, cylindrical/mortise locks, auto operators.
• Configure, program and integrate security and access control systems
• Install, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and testing on various types of cable and equipment.
• Pulls cables through physical structures such as walls, overhead, above drop ceilings and in ground.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and internal project teams on completion of access control and low voltage projects
• Installation and removal of equipment which may include projectors, projector screens, speakers, podium equipment, cameras and any other type of audio-visual equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation, work order notes and communications for all tickets and projects, both verbally and in writing.
• May have to move on site equipment, tools, furniture, etc. above 50 lbs.
• May have to maneuver around small areas such as attics, crawl hatches, etc. for cabling.
• May have to climb ladders, work on power lifts, or climb scaffolding to complete work orders.
• Must be able to distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals.
• Adhere to all quality and safety codes for low voltage installations and repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Ability to test and identify equipment and cable functionality.
• Familiar with Wiegand, OSDP, and other forms of access control communication.
• Able to operate required hand tools, power tools and low voltage test equipment.
• Must be able to work on ladders, lifts and scaffolding for installation needs.
• Must have good hand dexterity and calmness.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Able to troubleshoot malfunction in equipment or cable and problem solve.
• Must be able to complete work orders timely and accurately.
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Experience/ Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience with access control and low voltage related work. Preferred in an environment such as an AV integrator, access control technicians or commercial cabling firms.
• Experience with Lenel, Verkada, Axis, Allegion, Assa Abloy is preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting and installing electrified door hardware
• Experience with RS485, Weigand and OSDP wiring
• CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification is a bonus.
• Must have a current AZ driver’s license and clean driver record.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting:      0-1 hours a day
• Standing:  6-7 hours a day
• Walking:   6-7 hours a day
• Lifting:      Frequently
• Carrying:   Frequently
• Pushing:    Frequently
• Bending:   Frequently
• Squatting: Frequently
• Kneeling:     Frequently
• Climbing:    Frequently
• Reaching:    Frequently
• Grasping:     Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
• Driving:       Occasionally
• Work Environment:  Office building on site.  Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.