Installation Technician

SEi • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Installation Technician is a mid-level technician who independently completes basic-to-intermediate installations and troubleshoots small commercial systems under moderate supervision. The role may include providing limited training to entry-level technicians.

The technician installs structured cabling and pathways, intrusion systems, multi-camera CCTV systems, and intermediate multi-door access control systems with basic integrations. The role also includes programming devices, testing and commissioning systems, providing end-user training for L1/L2 systems, interpreting construction plans and technical drawings, performing basic conduit bending and retrofit electrical rough-in, and mounting racks and enclosures. The technician maintains accurate job documentation and communicates with the Project Manager about project execution.

Approximately 80% of the work is in the field, with travel between sites expected. The position may require after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call availability, as well as lifting and carrying 50+ pounds, climbing ladders, working in attics, basements, and crawl spaces, and using hand and power tools.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in low-voltage/security installation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Competence in structured cabling installation, device termination, basic conduit bending, and system programming.
• Solid familiarity with CCTV, intrusion, and PACS platforms.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a background check and drug test.
• Achieve ESA CAT I and/or NICET FAS I within 12 months of eligibility.
• Obtain manufacturer certifications as appropriate.
• Good customer service skills and ability to represent the company onsite.
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds, climb ladders, work in attics, basements, and crawl spaces, and use hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently install and terminate structured cabling and pathways for small to mid-size projects in accordance with BICSI, IBC, and NEC standards.
• Install and configure intrusion systems, multi-camera CCTV systems, and intermediate multi-door access control systems with basic integrations.
• Program devices; test and commission systems; and provide end-user training for L1/L2 systems.
• Read and work from construction plans, shop drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform basic conduit bending and retrofit electrical rough-in on drywall and plaster.
• Mount racks and enclosures neatly and safely.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and liaise with the Project Manager on project execution.
• May provide limited training to entry-level technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED