Access Control Technician
North CharlestonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Installs, terminates, and configures surveillance and access control equipment, including card readers, cameras, NVRs, and cabling, and programs access control panels and CCTV systems.
About this role
Access Control Technician
Location: North Charleston, SC
NextGen Technologies is a low-voltage contractor seeking an Access Control Technician who takes pride in delivering excellent service and building professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
Primary Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, and configure surveillance and access control equipment, with or without direct supervision, including card readers, request-to-exit devices, electrified door hardware, access control panels, analog and IP cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), power supplies, and cable pathway systems.
- Install and terminate twisted-pair, low-voltage, coaxial, and other applicable cabling.
- Program access control panels and systems.
- Install and program CCTV systems, including analog and IP cameras.
- Install and program NVRs and video management systems (VMS).
- Test and troubleshoot network cable distance, power loads, AC/DC power, Power over Ethernet (PoE), analog CCTV, access control, and burglar alarm systems.
- Install cable pathway systems; install, terminate, test, label, and document horizontal, backbone, and other cables.
Systems We Install
Our work includes the following products and systems:
- Access Control: S2 Access Control, Paxton, Speco Technologies, Sielox, Avigilon, and Hanwha.
- Cameras: Hanwha, Speco Technologies, and Avigilon.
- Security Systems: Honeywell VISTA, DSC, and Qolsys.
Basic Qualifications
- Two years of practical experience in access control and CCTV installation, low-voltage Cat5 and Cat6 voice and data cabling, fiber, and burglar and fire alarm systems.
- Basic electrical knowledge, including measuring power and consumption and tracing circuits.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clean driving record.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, work at heights above 10 feet, and work in confined areas.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- SIMPLE IRA
- Generous vacation package
How to Apply
Please submit your resume for consideration.
Skills
Access Control InstallationAvigilonCable Pathway InstallationCat5 CablingCat6 CablingCCTV InstallationCoaxial CablingDSCExcelFiber CablingHanwhaHoneywell VISTALow-voltage CablingMicrosoft WordNetwork Cable TestingPaxtonPower Over Ethernet (PoE)QolsysS2 Access ControlSieloxSpeco TechnologiesTwisted-pair Cabling
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