Access Control Maintenance Mechanic

Empire Netting and Fence; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Hotels

$50 Daily Per Diem

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Nationwide Travel

Job summary

Empire Netting and Fence is seeking an Access Control Maintenance Mechanic who travels the country to install, troubleshoot, and repair security gates and automated access control systems. You will work with a traveling crew to keep equipment up and running.

The ideal candidate has hands-on electrical experience, mechanical skills, and a willingness to travel 50–75% of the time. OSHA 10 is required; OSHA 30 is a plus, and candidates must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction, mechanical maintenance, or related field experience.
• Hands-on electrical experience, preferably with low-voltage wiring, electrical troubleshooting, motors, or control systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical testing tools.
• Experience with concrete, welding, or operating heavy equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read construction drawings and follow project specifications.
• Willingness to travel nationwide approximately 50–75% of the time, with trips lasting up to two weeks.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• OSHA 10 certification; OSHA 30 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical issues with automated gates and access control equipment.
• Performing low-voltage electrical work, including wiring gate operators, motors, sensors, keypads, and access control systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing security gates, fencing, and access control components.
• Performing preventative maintenance to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.
• Using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, to diagnose wiring and component issues.
• Working with concrete, welding, and heavy equipment as needed.
• Safely loading, securing, and transporting tools, materials, and equipment.
• Communicating project progress and working closely with your crew and project managers.
• Maintaining safe, clean, and organized jobsites.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Mechanical ability

Welding

Travel readiness

Tools

Multimeter

Low-voltage wiring

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Access Control Maintenance Mechanic – Build a Career That Takes You Places

Empire | $25–$35/hour + $50/Day Travel Per Diem

Tired of Working Hard for a Company That Doesn't Appreciate What You Bring to the Table?

You show up. You work hard. You know your way around tools, equipment, and electrical systems. You're the person people turn to when something breaks and they need someone who can figure it out.

But at the end of the day, do you feel like you're building a future—or just collecting another paycheck?

What if your next job gave you more than just a place to clock in?

What if you could travel the country, put your mechanical and electrical skills to the test, solve real problems, and work alongside people who have your back?

At Empire, we're looking for an Access Control Maintenance Mechanic who takes pride in figuring things out, fixing things right, and keeping equipment running.

We're not looking for someone who just wants another job. We're looking for someone who wants to build a career they're proud of.

Does This Sound Like You?

• You're the person everyone calls when something isn't working, because you know how to troubleshoot and find a solution.
• You have mechanical ability and hands-on electrical experience, and you enjoy putting those skills to work.
• You understand wiring, electrical components, motors, and control systems—or you're eager to expand your knowledge.
• You'd rather solve a problem than make an excuse.
• You take pride in your work and believe a job worth doing is worth doing right.
• You enjoy working with your hands, using tools, and tackling something different every day.
• You're comfortable traveling and seeing new places.
• You're dependable, hardworking, and someone your teammates can count on.
• You want to keep learning, growing, and becoming better at your trade.

If you're mechanically minded, electrically skilled, and tired of feeling like just another number, we should talk.

Work Hard. Enjoy Life. Be Part of Something Bigger.

At Empire, we believe a great career should help you build a great life outside of work, too.

Our people work hard, but they also know how to enjoy life. Whether it's hunting, fishing, watching sports, spending weekends at the racetrack, or making memories with family and friends, we understand there's more to life than work.

We want people who have goals, passions, and something they're working toward.

You bring the grit. We'll bring the opportunity.

What You’ll Be Taking On

As an Access Control Maintenance Mechanic, you'll work with a traveling team installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing security gates, fencing, and automated access control systems across the country.

Your work will include:

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical issues with automated gates and access control equipment.
• Performing low-voltage electrical work, including wiring gate operators, motors, sensors, keypads, and access control systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing security gates, fencing, and access control components.
• Performing preventative maintenance to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.
• Using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, to diagnose wiring and component issues.
• Working with concrete, welding, and heavy equipment as needed.
• Safely loading, securing, and transporting tools, materials, and equipment.
• Communicating project progress and working closely with your crew and project managers.
• Maintaining safe, clean, and organized jobsites.

This isn't a job where every day looks the same.

You’ll face new challenges, work in different locations, and have opportunities to build valuable mechanical and electrical skills.

What It Takes to Be Part of Empire

We don't expect perfection. We expect effort, accountability, and a willingness to improve.

The right person will bring:

• 2+ years of construction, mechanical maintenance, or related field experience.
• Hands-on electrical experience, preferably with low-voltage wiring, electrical troubleshooting, motors, or control systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical testing tools.
• Experience with concrete, welding, or operating heavy equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read construction drawings and follow project specifications.
• Willingness to travel nationwide approximately 50–75% of the time, with trips lasting up to two weeks.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 10 certification; OSHA 30 is a plus.
• A commitment to safety, reliability, and doing quality work.

The Empire Way

• GRIT – You don't quit when things get difficult. You find a way.
• LOYALTY – You stand behind your team, and your team stands behind you.
• ENJOYING THE JOURNEY – You work hard, have fun, and appreciate the experiences along the way.
• INTEGRITY – You do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.
• POSITIVE MINDSET – You bring solutions instead of excuses and believe there's always a way forward.

What You’ll Get in Return

• $25–$35 per hour – Competitive pay based on experience.
• Company-Paid Hotels – Empire covers your hotel accommodations while traveling for work.
• $50 Daily Per Diem – Additional money for each day of work-related travel, on top of your regular pay.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance – Benefits to help protect you and your family.
• 401(k) – An opportunity to invest in your future.
• Paid Time Off – Time to recharge and enjoy what matters outside of work.
• Professional Development Assistance – Opportunities to keep learning and building your skills.
• Nationwide Travel – Experience new places while building a career you can be proud of.

A Year From Now, Where Do You Want to Be?

Still working the same job, fixing the same problems, and wondering whether your hard work will ever lead to something more?

Or traveling the country, sharpening your mechanical and electrical skills, earning a solid paycheck, and being part of a team that values what you bring to the table?

The difference starts with the decision you make today.

If you're mechanically inclined, have electrical experience, and believe in grit, loyalty, and doing things the right way, we want to meet you.