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**Job title:** Security Camera & Low-Voltage Technician – Jersey City
**Company:** IoT Techs (iot-techs.com)
**Location:** Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Indeed listing location). Field-based, with job sites across New Jersey and New York
**Type:** Full-time, part-time, contract, or temporary
**Pay:** $15–$35 per hour, based on experience
**Work setting:** In person
**Please visit https://iot-techs.com before you apply — it shows the kind of work we do.**
## The role
IoT Techs installs and services security cameras, access control, and low-voltage systems for homes and businesses across NJ and NY. This Security Camera & Low-Voltage Technician role is listed in Jersey City, NJ, and is in-person field work at job sites throughout New Jersey and New York.
We want a reliable, technically minded technician who is hands-on, mechanically inclined, organized, tech-savvy, and a strong problem solver. The right person can grasp a project's goal, follow company standards, think critically, troubleshoot issues, and finish clean, professional installations.
## Day-to-day work
- Install, service, and troubleshoot low-voltage systems, including cameras, speakers, access-control equipment, and related devices
- Run, terminate, test, label, and organize low-voltage cabling
- Mount equipment securely and professionally on drywall, masonry, concrete, wood, metal, and other surfaces
- Choose the correct anchors, screws, fasteners, and mounting hardware for each application, taking weight, mounting location, and surface conditions into account before you install
- Configure devices, networks, mobile applications, and software
- Troubleshoot problems with hardware, wiring, networking, and installations
- Complete a quality-control check on every project and confirm that equipment is properly mounted, connected, configured, and working
- Follow company installation standards, procedures, and protocols
- Keep tools, equipment, vehicles, and job sites organized, and leave sites clean
- Document finished work with photos, notes, and company applications
- Speak professionally with customers before, during, and after installations, and explain basic system operation
- Note additional customer needs or upgrade opportunities when it is appropriate
- Coordinate with management and other technicians
- Finish assigned work efficiently without sacrificing quality
## Systems you may install or service
- Security camera / CCTV systems, along with NVR and DVR systems
- Access control systems, including door strikes, magnetic locks, keypads, and card readers
- Commercial sound and speaker systems
- Intercom systems and alarm and security equipment
- Network and Wi-Fi equipment, including routers, switches, and other network hardware
- Cat5e / Cat6 cabling and other low-voltage wiring
- POS and technology equipment
- Other residential and commercial technology systems
## Tools and mounting
You should be comfortable choosing the right tool for the job instead of waiting for constant instruction. Familiarity with the following, or the ability to learn them quickly, is expected:
- Drills and impact drivers, plus hammer drills
- Masonry and concrete bits, step bits, and hole saws
- Fish tape and fish rods
- Cable testers, crimping and termination tools, RJ45 termination, and punch-down tools
- Multimeters and basic testing equipment
- Levels, measuring tools, and ladders
- Anchors and mounting hardware, including drywall anchors, toggle bolts, concrete and masonry anchors, Tapcon-style fasteners, and wood screws and structural fasteners
- Proper mounting techniques for different surfaces
You should be able to assess a wall, ceiling, structure, or mounting location and decide how to install the equipment safely and securely.
## The kind of technician we want
- Handy and mechanically inclined, and comfortable with technology
- A strong critical thinker who can think outside the box
- Comfortable troubleshooting problems you have not seen before
- Able to pick the right tool, hardware, and installation method for the situation
- Able to follow instructions and company protocols
- Detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and dependable
- Professional around customers and comfortable speaking with them directly
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing and able to learn new equipment and technology
- Willing to take responsibility for the quality of your work
- Productive, with efficient time management
We value technicians who do not need someone standing over them for every decision.
## Requirements
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites in NJ and NY
- A smartphone for company applications, communication, documentation, and job-site photos
- Comfort using mobile apps and technology, and using hand and power tools
- Comfort working with ladders, and in attics and crawl spaces as needed
- Ability to safely lift and carry tools, ladders, and equipment (up to 50 lbs)
- Ability to work at residential and commercial locations
- Good verbal communication skills, plus a professional appearance and attitude
- Reliable and punctual
- Must be able to follow company procedures and quality-control standards
- Able to read simple floor plans and follow wiring diagrams
## Experience — all levels welcome
Apprentices and entry-level candidates are considered if they are handy, tech-savvy, and dependable. Experienced lead technicians are encouraged to apply.
We are also interested in people who may not have years of formal low-voltage experience but are extremely handy, technically capable, quick learners, and strong problem solvers.
Related backgrounds that are a plus include low voltage, CCTV, access control, gates, alarm, AV, home automation, networking/IT, structured cabling, telecom, electrical, construction, handyman, cable install, door hardware, commercial install, and field service.
## Nice to have
- BICSI, NICET, Axis, Hikvision/Dahua, or manufacturer certifications
- Access control or alarm system experience
- OSHA 10
- Your own basic hand and power tools
## Schedule
Scheduling is flexible. Work is in person at field sites across New Jersey and New York. There is opportunity for additional work based on skill, reliability, and performance.
## Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Performance incentives
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity for additional work based on skill, reliability, and performance
IoT Techs is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of hands-on security camera or low-voltage installation experience do you have? (Entry-level and apprentice candidates are still encouraged to apply.)
- Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites in NJ and NY?
- Which camera, access control, or related systems have you installed or configured? If you are entry-level, what tools or projects have you worked with?
- Are you comfortable working on ladders, in attics or crawl spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs?
- Do you have a smartphone you can use for company apps, documentation, and job-site photos?
- When are you available to start, and what hours are you available for in-person field work?
Work Location: On the road
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in camera technician jobs.
- Hands-on experience operating professional cinema or broadcast camera systems
- Proficiency with industry-standard lenses, follow focus, and matte box systems
- Ability to prep, build, and troubleshoot camera packages independently
- Familiarity with digital media workflows, on-set monitoring, and data management
- IATSE or NABET union membership for many broadcast and feature productions
- Physical ability to handle equipment loads and work extended production hours
Tips for Your Camera Technician Job Search
List every camera system you've operated
Hiring coordinators filter resumes by equipment names. Call out every camera body, lens package, and monitoring system you've worked with, whether it's ARRI, RED, Sony, or Blackmagic, so your resume surfaces in the right searches.
Show your reel before they ask
Most camera technician postings expect a reel or portfolio link. Put it at the top of your resume and in every application email. A reel that loads in one click gets watched. A reel buried in a PDF attachment often doesn't.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists camera technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by production type, not just title
A camera technician role on a scripted drama has different day-rate expectations and union status than a live sports gig. Filter your search by production type so you're applying to jobs where your specific background actually matches what they need.
Name your union status and card clearly
Many broadcast and feature productions require IATSE or NABET membership. State your union local and card level explicitly in your resume header. Productions that need union crew will pass over resumes that make them guess.
Prepare a gear-specific answer for the interview
Interviewers for camera technician roles routinely ask how you'd prep and check out a specific camera package before a shoot day. Walk through your actual workflow step by step. Generic answers about being detail-oriented don't land the same way.
Camera Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most camera technicians?
The most active employers for camera technicians right now are Guidehealth, Solar AI Camera, and Tesla, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production volume in those states tends to drive consistent demand for both staff and freelance camera technicians.
How many camera technician jobs are remote?
About 22% of camera technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is low compared to most technical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are gear rental coordination, camera department management, and post-production camera data work, while on-set positions almost always require physical presence.
How do you become a camera technician?
Start by learning a professional camera system through a film school program, manufacturer training, or hands-on work at a rental house. Build your credits by working as a production assistant or camera PA on low-budget projects. Move into second AC work to learn camera prep, loading, and focus pulling, then accumulate enough credits to advance to first AC or camera operator roles.
Can you get hired as a camera technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level camera technician roles do exist, especially at gear rental houses, local broadcast stations, and corporate video production companies. Demonstrating that you can prep and check out a camera package, understand basic lens theory, and show up ready to work efficiently matters more than a long credit list at the starting level. Short film and student production credits count.
What does the camera technician interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone or video screen to confirm your availability, union status, and equipment background. A follow-up conversation with a director of photography or production manager typically focuses on how you handle specific camera packages, your troubleshooting process, and how you work under pressure on set. Some employers ask for a reel review or a brief practical test on camera prep.
Where can I find and apply to camera technician jobs?
You can find and apply to camera technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and equipment background, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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