Low Voltage Installation Technician

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Low Voltage Installation Technician with strong hands-on experience in structured cabling, security camera systems, and electronic door/access-control systems. The ideal candidate is a field technician who can perform professional commercial installations from start to finish, working independently as well as part of an installation team in commercial and government environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, and troubleshoot Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A structured cabling.
• Pull and route low-voltage cable through ceilings, walls, conduit, cable trays, and other approved pathways.
• Install and terminate patch panels, network jacks, keystone modules, and related structured-cabling components.
• Install network and telecommunications racks, cabinets, cable management, and associated equipment.
• Test installed cabling using appropriate cable-testing equipment and correct identified faults.
• Install, mount, aim, configure, and test IP security cameras and surveillance equipment.
• Install and connect NVRs, PoE switches, camera power equipment, and related security infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot camera connectivity, cabling, power, positioning, and recording issues.
• Install and service electronic door access-control systems.
• Install card readers, keypads, door position switches, request-to-exit devices, and access-control controllers.
• Install and connect electric door strikes, magnetic locks (maglocks), and other electrified door hardware.
• Install low-voltage power supplies and associated access-control wiring.
• Assist with door hardware installation and adjustment as required for proper access-control operation.
• Test doors and access-control components to verify proper locking, unlocking, egress, and system operation.
• Perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting for IP-connected cameras and security devices.
• Identify and troubleshoot wiring, termination, connectivity, and hardware problems.
• Read and follow floor plans, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Label cables, equipment, patch panels, cameras, and access-control devices according to project requirements.
• Maintain accurate installation documentation, test results, equipment information, and photographs.
• Coordinate professionally with customers, project managers, IT personnel, electricians, locksmiths, and other trades.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional installation sites.
• Follow all applicable workplace safety procedures and customer-site requirements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of low-voltage installation experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience pulling and terminating structured cabling.
• Experience with Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A cabling and RJ45 termination.
• Experience installing commercial IP security cameras.
• Experience with door access-control systems and electrified door hardware.
• Familiarity with electric strikes and magnetic locks.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot readers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, and associated wiring.
• Basic understanding of Ethernet networking, TCP/IP, PoE, switches, and IP addressing.
• Ability to use cable testers, tone generators/probes, multimeters, hand tools, drills, and other installation equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, floor plans, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Professional communication and customer-service skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks and customer-site screening requirements.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in several of the following areas will receive strong consideration:

• Structured cabling
• Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A
• Fiber-optic cabling
• IP security cameras
• CCTV/video surveillance
• NVR systems
• PoE cameras and switches
• Electronic access control
• Card readers and keypads
• Electric strikes
• Magnetic locks / maglocks
• Request-to-exit devices
• Door position sensors
• Access-control panels/controllers
• Low-voltage power supplies
• Commercial door hardware
• Network racks and patch panels
• Cable testing and certification
• Commercial or government facility installations

Tools & Technical Knowledge

The Technician should be comfortable working with:

• Cable testers and certifiers
• Tone generators and probes
• Multimeters
• Punch-down tools
• RJ45 crimping and termination tools
• Fish tape and cable-pulling equipment
• Drills and standard power tools
• Ladders and lifts
• Network racks and patch panels
• PoE network equipment
• Access-control wiring and power supplies
• Security camera mounting and installation hardware

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and lifts.
• Ability to work above ceilings and in telecommunications rooms and other commercial installation environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and perform physical installation work for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are beneficial but not required unless specified by the project:

• BICSI Installer or Technician
• CompTIA Network+
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Manufacturer-specific security camera certifications
• Manufacturer-specific access-control certifications
• Structured cabling or fiber certifications

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a true hands-on low-voltage technician, not simply an IT support technician. The successful candidate should be capable of arriving at a job site, reviewing the installation requirements, pulling and terminating cable, installing and mounting security cameras, installing access-control devices and door hardware, testing the installation, troubleshooting issues, and delivering a professional finished product. Strong cabling experience is essential. Experience with both security cameras and electronic door/access-control systems is highly preferred.

Benefits

• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• 401K with a 4% Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life AD&D
• Short-term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)