Access Control Technician

EquipmentShare•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is hiring a Traveling Access Control Technician (low voltage) to install, maintain, and repair electronic access control systems. This role involves using technology to manage work orders, track equipment, and diagnose system issues. The technician will practice safe work habits, perform installations and repairs on various access control equipment, conduct preventative maintenance, and diagnose electrical, mechanical, wiring, networking, and hardware issues. They will also be responsible for running and terminating low-voltage cabling, installing and replacing components, configuring and testing field devices, and interpreting technical documentation. The role requires using digital tools for configuration and documentation, maintaining knowledge of safety practices, and participating in ongoing training.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Active applicable state driver's license required.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing low-voltage electronic systems.
Working knowledge of access control hardware including badge readers, keypad entry systems, electronic locks, turnstiles, gate operators, and related devices.
Experience running, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting low-voltage wiring.
Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, installation drawings, and technical documentation.
Comfortable using laptops, tablets, and mobile applications to configure equipment and manage work orders.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
Must be able to move, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend freely.
Must be able to climb ladders and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Must be comfortable working on active construction sites.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a 10-panel drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industry-leading access control platforms such as Lenel, Brivo, Avigilon Alta (Openpath), HID, Gallagher, AMAG, Genetec, Honeywell Pro-Watch, RS2, or similar systems is highly preferred.
Familiarity with IP networking, TCP/IP communications, PoE devices, and basic network troubleshooting is a plus.
Construction experience or background preferred.
Experience installing or servicing access control, electronic security, low-voltage, or related systems preferred.
Construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use technology to create, assign, and monitor work orders, track equipment maintenance, order replacement parts, and diagnose system issues.
Practice safe work habits while installing, servicing, and repairing access control systems.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain key card readers, badge scanners, keypad entry systems, turnstiles, electronic door locks, gate operators, and other access control equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections to ensure access control systems remain fully operational.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, wiring, networking, and hardware issues using appropriate testing equipment and manufacturer documentation.
Run, terminate, label, and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling associated with access control installations.
Install and replace controllers, readers, power supplies, locks, request-to-exit devices, sensors, and communication hardware.
Configure and test field devices to ensure proper communication with access control software.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Use laptops, tablets, and mobile devices to configure equipment, complete work orders, and document completed work.
Maintain accurate electronic documentation of work performed in a complete and timely manner.
Maintain knowledge of OSHA requirements and jobsite safety practices.
Participate in year-round company-provided OEM and manufacturer training.