Licensed LEA Technician

Responsibilities

• Install access control systems, including readers, panels, controllers, cabling, and related field equipment
• Install video surveillance systems using equipment that is typically programmed and tested before arriving at the job site
• Integrate, program, service, and inspect security and low-voltage systems in the field
• Install and securely anchor equipment in accordance with project requirements, applicable codes, and safety standards
• Manage day-to-day job-site operations, including staging materials, organizing daily work, and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace
• Cook up schedules, project requirements, parts lists, and installation details with project managers and field supervisors
• Communicate project status, field conditions, delays, equipment issues, and material needs to leadership
• Pick up parts from the Portland office or coordinate shipped and expedited materials with the warehouse team
• Complete occasional service calls, including visiting multiple customer locations in one day when assigned
• Operate company-provided equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles safely
• Maintain personal hand tools and company equipment in clean, reliable working condition
• Request approval for specialty tools, replacement equipment, or tools damaged during work
• Drive a company-provided vehicle to customer sites, supply locations, and the Portland office
• Manage vehicle fuel and routine maintenance using the company-provided card
• Lead installation crews and provide field guidance and training to apprentice technicians as needed
• Participate in the paid on-call rotation for occasional emergency service requests
• Maintain accurate field records and ensure work complies with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and safety procedures
• Perform additional installation, service, and project-support duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active Oregon Limited Energy Class B license
• Minimum of three years of relevant low-voltage, security integration, or access control experience
• Strong access control installation experience, preferably within multifamily, high-density residential, or commercial properties
• Experience installing readers, panels, controllers, cabling, and related access control equipment
• Knowledge of electrical installation methods, materials, tools, equipment, safety procedures, and applicable codes
• Ability to work independently as the primary field technician supporting the Portland market
• Ability to manage daily job-site activities and communicate progress to remote project leadership
• Ability to lead other installers and provide field training to apprentice technicians when needed
• High school diploma, equivalent credential, technical school certification, or completed trade apprenticeship
• Valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• To satisfy a seven-year background review and pre-employment drug screening
• Personal set of required hand tools
• Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional paid on-call coverage
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and recordkeeping skills
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and capable of building effective working relationships with customers and team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Washington EL06 Journeyman card
• Experience with Brivo access control systems
• Familiarity with ButterflyMX smart locker and property access technology
• Experience completing retrofit installations in occupied buildings
• Exposure to fire alarm systems
• NICET certification

Benefits

• Employee-only medical coverage fully paid under the high-deductible plan
• Traditional medical plan available for an employee contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• Benefits eligibility beginning the first of the month after 30 days
• Health savings account available with the high-deductible medical plan
• Four weeks of paid time off after seven years
• Twelve paid holidays
• Company-paid long-term disability and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Company-provided Sprinter van with limited personal use
• Company-paid fuel and vehicle maintenance
• Paid travel between job sites during the workday
• Double-time pay with a two-hour minimum for qualifying on-call responses
• Annual merit increases
• Professional development assistance
• Advancement opportunities into Lead Installer, Service and Installation Lead, Project Manager, or Supervisor positions
• Supportive, people-first culture with flexibility, company events, and employee appreciation programs