Access Control Technician

The Flying Locksmiths, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Tools Provided

Company Vehicle

Paid Training

Flexibility

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

A leading locksmith services provider is seeking an Access Control Technician in Seattle. The role requires strong technical skills and experience in security solutions. You will be responsible for inspecting and installing access systems, troubleshooting issues, and providing customer support. Ideal candidates should possess a Valid Low Voltage Energy 06 Journeyman License and have a technical mindset. Competitive benefits including paid training and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical hands-on field experience.
• Experience with security solutions, access control, and door hardware.
• Experience with commercial and residential access and video systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, and service all access and video systems.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and repairs for access and video systems.
• Instruct customers on system operations and features.
• Respond to customer questions and adjust services based on complaints.
• Act as onsite project lead and maintain accurate records of services.

Skills

Technical mindset

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Installation skills

Locksmithing knowledge

Education

Valid Low Voltage Energy 06 Journeyman License - WA

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Tools Provided
• Uniforms Provided
• Company Vehicle
• Paid Training
• Flexibility
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Growing Industry
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Access Control Technician

Reports To: General Manager or Franchise Owner

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Access Control Technician position is an integral part of FlyLock Security Solutions Seattle and is key to the growth of the company. All Access Control Technicians must have the ability to work well in a high-paced working environment. The individual must work well as part of the team and independently from the FlyLock owner. The Access Control Technician position is a hands-on technical position geared toward an individual who has a technical mindset. Ideal candidates will have locksmithing knowledge and demonstrate the ability to learn new technical methods and techniques.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Valid Low Voltage Energy 06 Journeyman License - WA
• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical hands-on field experience in security solutions, access control, door hardware, and other skilled trades.
• Inspects, installs, and services all basic and complex commercial and residential access and video systems.
• Performs advanced, complex troubleshooting and repair functions for commercial and residential access and video systems such as programming; cleaning detectors; testing controls and peripheral devices; mounting, replacing, and testing equipment according to specifications; running cable, etc.
• Instructs customers in access and video systems operation by recommending ways to use additional features and capabilities of system installations.
• Respond to customer questions and requests.
• Recommend corrective services to adjust customer complaints.
• Diffuses difficult and complex customer issues.
• Builds and maintains working relations with the sales staff.
• Defines the scope of add-ons and change orders, seeks customer approval, and writes up paperwork.
• Performs site visits with sales consultants for existing or potential clients.
• Takes responsibility for the project from first walk-through to final sign-off and hand-offs to service.
• Maintains accurate records of all inspections/service calls and troubleshooting as required including documentation and updating paperwork.
• Acts as onsite project lead to meet project timelines and goals and oversees lead technicians, technicians, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Other duties as required by management.

Nice to Have

• Experience with systems mentioned below is useful but not all required.
  • Access Control - Avigilon ACM, Linear Emerge3 &50P, S2, Lenel Kantech, Honeywell WinPak, DSX, Maxxess Access, AMAG Symetry, Keyscan System7, Brivo, OpenPath
  • Credentials and Biometrics - HID, Aptiq, AWID, Suprema, BioConnect, MyIris, IrisID, LG Iris, Schlage, L1 Indenity, NEDAP, TRES443/900 Long Range Readers, Object Detection
  • CCTV - Exacq, Avigilon , Axis, Arecont, ACTi, Pelco, HikVision, Dahua, LPR
  • Lock Hardware HES, Rutherford, Schlage, Allegion Brands, Assa Brands, SDC Controls, Lock Retrofit Kits, Magnetic Locks, Electrified Trim Sets, Electrified Crash Bars, Electrified Strikes, Electrified Handsets, Schlage NDE
  • Networks - Netgear, Dlink , Ubiquit, Fiber Optics, SPF Modules, Fiber Optic Testing and Termination
  • Wireless- Ubiquiti, Firetide, Fluid Mesh

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to fluently understand, speak, and write English.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to kneel, crouch and stoop.
• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work above ground.
• Withstand external weather conditions year-round.