Senior Field Technician: Door, Alarm & Access Control

Synectics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Technician to install, service, and troubleshoot door operators, maglocks, and alarm systems on residential and commercial sites in the GTA. You will work independently in the field, diagnose complex issues, and coordinate with electricians and fire alarm contractors.

Knowledge of OBC and life-safety requirements is essential. You will run cabling, install raceways, and maintain professional installation standards while documenting work and outcomes for

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with door operators, maglocks, electronic locking systems, and alarm systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve field issues.
• Experience working on active residential and commercial sites.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and AODA accessibility requirements.
• Understanding of egress and life-safety requirements for electrically locked doors.
• Knowledge of fail-safe and fail-secure locking applications.
• Familiarity with maglock release requirements, REX devices, and push-to-exit buttons.
• Familiarity with applicable ULC standards, including ULC-S561.
• Understanding of monitored alarm system requirements and verification procedures.
• Experience with low-voltage cabling, conduit, and field installations.
• Basic understanding of door hardware and mechanical functions.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and troubleshoot door operators, maglocks, electric strikes, and exit devices.
• Integrate door systems with alarm and access control systems.
• Diagnose issues with door automation and low-voltage controls.
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments and hardware tuning.
• Install, program, service, and troubleshoot intrusion and fire alarm monitoring systems.
• Coordinate with electricians and other trades during installations.
• Verify proper door release during fire alarm activation and power loss.
• Run, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling.
• Complete service and installation documentation.

Skills

Door operators

Maglocks

Electronic locking systems

Alarm systems

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Independent field work

Ontario Building Code (OBC) knowledge

Life-safety understanding

Tools

Keyscan

ICT Protege

CDVI

Cansec

Kantech

Job description

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Technician to install, service, and troubleshoot door operators, maglocks, and alarm systems on residential and commercial sites in the GTA. You will work independently in the field, diagnose complex issues, and coordinate with electricians and fire alarm contractors.

Knowledge of OBC and life-safety requirements is essential. You will run cabling, install raceways, and maintain professional installation standards while documenting work and outcomes for