Lead Security and Low Voltage Technician

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

60d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the installation, wiring, and trimming of head-end access control panels, as well as the installation and servicing of a wide range of electrified door hardware. The technician will also be responsible for configuring, programming, and integrating security and access control systems. This includes installing, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and testing various types of cable and equipment, pulling cables through physical structures, and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams. The position also entails the installation and removal of audio-visual equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, and potentially moving equipment over 50 lbs. Maneuvering in small spaces, climbing ladders, and working on power lifts or scaffolding are also part of the job. The role requires the ability to distinguish colors, read small print, hear audible signals, and adhere to all quality and safety codes for low voltage installations and repairs. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 2 years’ work experience with access control and low voltage related work.
Experience with troubleshooting and installing electrified door hardware
Experience with RS485, Weigand and OSDP wiring
Must have a current AZ driver’s license and clean driver record.
Must successfully pass a background check.
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.

Nice To Haves

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
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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.