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Master Technician – Low Voltage & Electronic Security

Elect Technologies | Full-Time

About Elect Technologies

Elect Technologies is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Master Technician to join our growing team. We are looking for a true industry professional with extensive hands-on experience in low-voltage systems, electronic security, access control, video surveillance, and related technologies.

This is a senior-level field position for someone who truly knows the trade inside and out. We are looking for someone who can confidently handle everything from the simplest installation tasks to the most complex technical challenges. Someone who understands how systems work, knows how to troubleshoot them, and can find solutions when things don't go according to plan.

We aren't looking for someone who simply knows how to install equipment. We want someone who understands the entire process, takes ownership of their work, and can be relied upon to step into virtually any project and figure out what needs to happen to get the job done right.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute low-voltage and electronic security installations ranging from basic installations to large-scale, complex projects.
• Fully wire, terminate, configure, and troubleshoot access control panels (ACPs), including controllers, power supplies, input/output boards, and associated field devices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and low-voltage system issues.
• Troubleshoot wiring, communication issues, hardware failures, programming problems, and system integration challenges.
• Work confidently with equipment, software, and platforms from various manufacturers.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, riser diagrams, and project specifications.
• Understand project scope, identify installation requirements, and recognize potential issues before they become costly problems.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training to other technicians.
• Lead field crews and ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
• Coordinate with general contractors, project managers, customers, and other trades.
• Identify material shortages, scope discrepancies, and installation challenges and communicate them appropriately.
• Perform system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and final quality checks.
• Step into projects as needed to provide technical expertise, resolve issues, and keep work moving forward.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in the low-voltage and electronic security industry.
• Advanced knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion systems, and structured cabling.
• Proven ability to fully wire, terminate, and troubleshoot access control panels from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of access control hardware, including controllers, readers, door contacts, REX devices, electric strikes, magnetic locks, power supplies, and associated components.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, wiring, communication, hardware, and programming-related issues.
• Familiarity with multiple manufacturers, equipment types, software platforms, and security systems.
• Strong understanding of CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, termination, testing, and network fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical documentation, and project specifications.
• Ability to independently manage installations and troubleshoot complex problems without constant direction.
• Experience leading crews, mentoring technicians, and providing technical direction.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-level access control and video surveillance platforms.
• Familiarity with Software House, Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Milestone, Hanwha, and other major manufacturers.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, and enterprise projects.
• Manufacturer certifications or other relevant industry certifications.
• OSHA and aerial lift certifications.
• Experience working directly with general contractors and managing field installation teams.

The Technical Expertise We're Looking For

We are looking for a true all-around expert who understands this trade from the ground up.

You should be equally comfortable pulling and terminating cable, installing devices, wiring an access control panel, configuring equipment, troubleshooting communication issues, and diagnosing complex system failures.

You need to understand how all the pieces fit together, from the field device and cabling to the access control panel, network infrastructure, software, and overall system functionality.

The ideal candidate can walk onto an unfamiliar jobsite, review the drawings, understand the scope, identify what needs to happen, and confidently take ownership of getting the work completed.

We need someone who can:

• Understand projects from the simplest tasks to the most complex installations.
• Fully wire and troubleshoot ACP panels without needing someone else to walk them through the process.
• Diagnose problems rather than simply replacing parts and hoping for the best.
• Adapt to different manufacturers, technologies, and systems.
• Identify problems, think critically, and develop practical solutions.
• See the big picture of a project while understanding the smallest technical details.
• Work independently while knowing how to lead and support the people around them.

The Go To Person

Ultimately, we want someone who becomes the person everyone goes to when they need an answer or a problem solved.

Whether it's a basic wiring question, a difficult access control troubleshooting issue, a complicated panel configuration, an installation challenge, or an entire project that isn't going according to plan, this person should have the knowledge, experience, and initiative to figure it out.

This isn't a position for someone who specializes in only one small piece of the trade. We need someone with a comprehensive understanding of low-voltage and electronic security who can step into virtually any Elect project and be trusted to assess the situation, develop a plan, lead the work, and get it across the finish line.

You should be the technician other technicians look up to, project managers rely on, and customers trust.

Character & Work Ethic

Technical ability is important, but character matters just as much. We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about their work, takes pride in their craftsmanship, and understands the importance of doing things right.

The qualities we value most include:

• Strong Work Ethic: Someone who shows up, works hard, stays productive, and gives every project their best effort.
• Integrity: Someone who is honest, dependable, and does the right thing even when nobody is watching.
• Pride in Workmanship: Someone who cares about the quality of their installations and doesn't cut corners just to get a job finished.
• Accountability: Someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, admits when something goes wrong, and focuses on finding a solution.
• Attention to Detail: Someone who understands that the small details matter and that quality work reflects on the entire company.
• Leadership: Someone who leads by example, earns the respect of others, and is willing to share their knowledge.
• Problem Solving: Someone who takes initiative, thinks critically, and doesn't immediately look for someone else to solve their problems.
• Professionalism: Someone who represents Elect Technologies well with customers, general contractors, coworkers, and other industry professionals.

We can teach processes, introduce new platforms, and provide opportunities to grow. What we cannot teach is integrity, work ethic, accountability, and pride in doing a good job.

Why Join Elect Technologies?

• Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and enterprise projects.
• Work alongside an experienced team of industry professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A company that values experience, accountability, and quality workmanship.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• An opportunity to become a key technical resource within a growing organization.

The Bottom Line

We aren't just looking for another technician. We're looking for a master of the trade.

Someone who knows low voltage inside and out, can troubleshoot just about anything, understands projects from beginning to end, and can be trusted to step into any situation and find a solution.

Someone with the technical ability to get the job done, the leadership to bring others along, and the integrity and work ethic to do things right.

If you're the person everyone calls when they can't figure something out, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a company that values those qualities, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you're the right person to be Elect Technologies' next Field Engineer

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person