Access Control & Security Systems - Installer (MA)

Superior Communication Services; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Holidays

401K

Life Insurance

EAP

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Superior Communication Services is seeking skilled Access Control & Security Systems Installers to design, install, test, and commission commercial security systems in Framingham and nationally as needed. You’ll work with CCTV, IP video, access control, and door hardware, ensuring systems meet specs on schedule.

The role requires experience in low voltage and security installations, plus IP networking knowledge and the ability to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a systems installer, service technician, or installer in security, low voltage, or structured cabling/telecommunications.
• Working knowledge of computer networking (IP, PoE, network switches) as it relates to security systems and remote access.
• Mechanical aptitude for installing sensors, locks, CCTV cameras, card readers, and alarm devices.
• Familiarity with access control systems, IP video surveillance, fire alarm/IDS systems, intercom/emergency communications, and basic locksmithing.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission commercial security and low voltage systems including CCTV, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, emergency communications, and turnstiles.
• Rough in, terminate, and test copper, composite, and structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6, fiber termination a plus).
• Install pathway supports such as J-hooks, ladder trays, and conduit.
• Service, test, and troubleshoot network cabling and infrastructure in commercial environments.
• Install closet and rack hardware: backboards, connecting blocks, patch panels, fiber enclosures, and network switches.
• Install, test, and commission door hardware, card readers, access control panels, and camera systems.
• Read and work from low voltage system blueprints and riser diagrams, with input on system layout and integration where needed.
• Travel to national job sites as needed.

Skills

IP networking

Security systems

Low voltage wiring

CCTV/IP video surveillance

Card readers

Door hardware

Network switches

Fire alarm/IDS

Tools

Cisco

Hanwha

Axis

Bosch

ASSA ABLOY

Job description

Access Control & Security Systems Installer
Full Time | $30 - $45 per hour | Framingham, MA (95% local, occasional national travel)

About Superior Communication Services

Superior Communication Services is a full-service technology design and installation company built on craftsmanship and reliability. For years, we've partnered with businesses across the country to design and install the systems that keep their people, property, and operations secure and connected. Our team of designers, engineers, and installation specialists takes pride in getting the details right, the first time. When you join Superior, you're joining a company that backs its people the same way it backs its work: consistently, and without cutting corners.

We're looking for skilled Access Control & Security Systems Integrators to bring commercial security systems to life, from the first cable pull to final commissioning.

If you take pride in doing it right the first time and want your work to matter, we want to talk to you.

We hire good people, treat them well, and take pride in the work we deliver. If you're hands-on, hardworking, and ready to grow, this is your next move.

Systems We Work With

CCTV & IP video surveillance, structured cabling (copper and composite), intrusion detection, access control, emergency communications, and turnstiles, using leading manufacturers including Cisco, Hanwha, Axis, Bosch, and ASSA ABLOY.

What You'll Do

• Install, test, and commission commercial security and low voltage systems including CCTV, IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, emergency communications, and turnstiles
• Rough in, terminate, and test copper, composite, and structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6, fiber termination a plus)
• Install pathway supports such as J-hooks, ladder trays, and conduit
• Service, test, and troubleshoot network cabling and infrastructure in commercial environments
• Install closet and rack hardware: backboards, connecting blocks, patch panels, fiber enclosures, and network switches
• Install, test, and commission door hardware, card readers, access control panels, and camera systems
• Read and work from low voltage system blueprints and riser diagrams, with input on system layout and integration where needed
• Travel to national job sites as needed

What You Bring

• Experience as a systems installer, service technician, or installer in security, low voltage, or structured cabling/telecommunications
• Working knowledge of computer networking (IP, PoE, network switches) as it relates to security systems and remote access
• Mechanical aptitude for installing sensors, locks, CCTV cameras, card readers, and alarm devices
• Familiarity with access control systems, IP video surveillance, fire alarm/IDS systems, intercom/emergency communications, and basic locksmithing
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• A positive attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Nice to Have

• Manufacturer certifications, especially with Cisco, Hanwha, Axis, Bosch, or ASSA ABLOY
• NICET certification or industry credentials (BICSI, ESA, PSA)
• Background in sports team leadership. Plenty of our best techs were captains, coaches, or team leaders in competitive sports, and that same drive and accountability shows up in their work.

Growth Path

Installer > Lead Installer > Field Supervisor > Associate Project Manager. We promote from within whenever we can.

The Bottom Line

If you take pride in doing it right the first time, we want to hear from you.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Company Matched 401K
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health Support, Legal Consultations, Childcare & Elder Care Referrals, and more!)
• Fitness & Weight Loss Reimbursement

Beyond the benefits above, what really sets us apart is our people and culture. We were named a Best Place to Work in 2026 and hold a 4.8-star rating on Indeed, and we think that says more than any list of perks could. Read more about us on our careers page - Superior Communication Services - Current Openings

Superior Communication Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.