Automatic Gate Systems – Install Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Install commercial automatic sliding, swinging, and barrier gate systems.
• Install and configure gate operators, control boards, safety devices, and related equipment.
• Install access control components including card readers, keypads, telephone entry systems, intercoms, and credential readers.
• Install vehicle detection loops, photo eyes, monitored safety edges, sensors, and other entrapment protection devices.
• Install conduit, low-voltage wiring, junction boxes, control panels, and associated hardware.
• Install maglocks, electric strikes, pedestrian gate hardware, and controlled entry devices.
• Perform concrete work, equipment mounting, trenching, drilling, and other installation-related tasks as required.
• Fabricate or modify brackets, mounting plates, posts, pedestals, and other components when necessary.
• Cook up with electricians, fencing contractors, concrete contractors, and other trades on active job sites.

Electrical & Low-Voltage Systems

• Perform low-voltage wiring and termination for gate operators and access control equipment.
• Connect relays, sensors, readers, safety devices, and peripheral equipment.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, plans, and installation drawings.
• Aid with programming and configuring gate operators and access control devices.
• Test system communication and functionality prior to turnover.
• Troubleshoot installation-related electrical, mechanical, and communication issues.

Testing & Commissioning

• Perform complete operational testing before placing systems into service.
• Verify proper operation of safety devices and entrapment protection systems.
• Test gate travel, limits, force settings, loops, photo eyes, safety edges, and access control devices.
• Complete installation checklists and required project documentation.
• Provide basic system operation instructions to customers when required.

Safety & Quality

• Follow company safety policies and OSHA requirements at all times.
• Perform installations in accordance with applicable UL 325 and ASTM F2200 requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites.
• Ensure installations meet company workmanship and quality standards.
• Properly maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions or installation concerns to management.