Access Control Technician

About the role

We're looking for an Access Control Technician to join our security gate and fence installation team. This isn't a sit-behind-a-desk career; you'll travel nationwide installing access control systems, security gates, and fencing. Travel is approximately 50–75%, and you need to be comfortable being away for up to two weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Working as a key member of access control, security gate, and fence installation crews
• Reading and following blueprints, job plans, and project specifications
• Performing low-voltage electrical work, including wiring gate operators and access control systems
• Working with concrete, including preparing for and pouring concrete
• Welding and fabrication-related work
• Operating heavy equipment
• Safely loading, securing, and organizing materials, tools, and equipment on trailers
• Learning and applying access control and gate installation techniques
• Communicating daily job progress with project managers and the team
• Identifying quality issues and helping determine root causes and corrective actions
• Maintaining tools and equipment so they're ready when the crew needs them
• Keeping jobsites, vehicles, trailers, and work areas organized
• Upholding Empire's safety expectations on every project
• Taking ownership of whatever else needs to happen to get the project across the finish line

Requirements

• At least two years of construction experience, preferably with fence, access control, security gates, or field quality control
• Experience working with concrete and not being afraid of welding, equipment, electrical work, or learning a new skill
• Comfortable loading and securing materials and equipment on a trailer
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
• Organized enough to keep track of the details but practical enough to keep a project moving
• Good communication skills with both the people swinging the tools and the people managing the project
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Safe driving record and valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and handle the physical demands of construction work
• OSHA 10 required. OSHA 30 is a plus

Qualifications

• Positive mindset
• Enjoying the journey
• Quality work ethic
• Team player
• Problem solver
• Responsible

Skills

• Construction experience
• Concrete work
• Welding
• Electrical work
• Heavy equipment operation
• Trailer loading and securing
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• OSHA certification (10 and 30)

Benefits

• $25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience and ability
• Company-paid hotels while traveling
• $50/day travel per diem on top of regular compensation
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Pay

$25.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience and ability

Schedule

Travel is approximately 50–75%, and you need to be comfortable being away for up to two weeks at a time.