Traveling Access Control Technician
EquipmentShare · Caddo Mills, TX · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
At EquipmentShare, we're assembling a team to transform the construction industry through innovative technology, real-time support, and a people-first approach. We're hiring a Traveling Access Control Technician (low voltage) based out of Caddo Mills, TX to install, maintain, and repair electronic access control systems at customer job sites nationwide.
About the role
As a Traveling Low Voltage Access Control Technician, you'll leverage our proprietary T3 platform to manage work orders, track equipment maintenance, order parts, and diagnose system issues—all in real time. This role involves 70–85% travel and is subject to on-call scheduling with additional compensation.
Responsibilities
- Practice safe work habits while installing, servicing, and repairing access control systems.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain key card readers, badge scanners, keypad entry systems, turnstiles, electronic door locks, gate operators, and other access control equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections to ensure systems remain fully operational.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical, wiring, networking, and hardware issues using testing equipment and manufacturer documentation.
- Run, terminate, label, and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling associated with access control installations.
- Install and replace controllers, readers, power supplies, locks, request-to-exit devices, sensors, and communication hardware.
- Configure and test field devices to ensure proper communication with access control software.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, installation drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Use laptops, tablets, and mobile devices to configure equipment, complete work orders, and document completed work.
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation of work performed in a complete and timely manner.
- Maintain knowledge of OSHA requirements and jobsite safety practices.
- Participate in year-round company-provided OEM and manufacturer training.
Requirements
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing low-voltage electronic systems.
- Working knowledge of access control hardware including badge readers, keypad entry systems, electronic locks, turnstiles, gate operators, and related devices.
- Experience running, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting low-voltage wiring.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, installation drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience with industry-leading access control platforms such as Lenel, Brivo, Avigilon Alta (Openpath), HID, Gallagher, AMAG, Genetec, Honeywell Pro-Watch, RS2, or similar systems is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with IP networking, TCP/IP communications, PoE devices, and basic network troubleshooting is a plus.
- Comfortable using laptops, tablets, and mobile applications to configure equipment and manage work orders.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
- Construction experience or background preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Active applicable state driver's license required.
- Must be able to move, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend freely.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be comfortable working on active construction sites.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime pay after working 40 hours.
Benefits
- Monthly Family Dinner Night — company-paid dinner for you and your family every month.
- Competitive compensation and tool/boot reimbursements.
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.