Automation Gate Technician

Citadel Access Solutions; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Access Solutions is seeking an experienced Automatic Gate Entry Systems Service Technician to diagnose, repair, maintain, and upgrade commercial gate and access control systems in field assignments around Palm Desert, CA. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and low‑voltage issues on various gate operators and intercom/access devices.

The role requires hands‑on experience with gate operators, safety devices, and related equipment, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience servicing automatic gates and related equipment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience with gate operators and access control systems.
• Knowledge of UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automatic sliding gates, swing gates, barrier arms, and pedestrian entry systems.
• Troubleshoot gate operators, motors, gearboxes, control boards, limit systems, chains, belts, and mechanical components.
• Diagnose electrical and low‑voltage system failures.
• Repair and replace gate operator components and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoot card readers, keypads, telephone entry systems, intercoms, and access control devices.
• Diagnose vehicle detection loops, loop detectors, photo eyes, safety edges, and other sensors.
• Repair damaged wiring, connections, relays, power supplies, and control equipment.
• Respond to emergency and priority gate service calls as required.
• Perform system upgrades and equipment replacements.
• Use multimeters and diagnostic tools to identify electrical and low‑voltage issues.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer manuals, and system documentation.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC power, relays, inputs, outputs, control boards, and communication issues.
• Identify whether failures are mechanical, electrical, access‑control related, or caused by external equipment.
• Determine appropriate repair recommendations and communicate findings clearly.
• Escalate complex technical issues when necessary.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on gate operators and entry systems.
• Inspect chains, belts, rollers, hinges, bearings, wheels, tracks, hardware, and operator components.
• Inspect and test safety devices and entrapment protection systems.
• Lubricate and adjust mechanical components as required.
• Test access control devices, vehicle detection systems, and operator functionality.
• Identify potential failures before they result in system downtime.
• Recommend repairs or upgrades based on equipment condition.

Skills

Gate systems

Electrical

Low-voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

UL 325 knowledge

DoorKing/LiftMaster

HySecurity/FAAC/Nice

Tools

DoorKing

LiftMaster

HySecurity

FAAC

Nice

Viking Access

Linear

Job description

Citadel Access Solutions is seeking an experienced Automatic Gate Entry Systems Service Technician to diagnose, repair, maintain, and upgrade commercial gate and access control systems in field assignments around Palm Desert, CA. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and low‑voltage issues on various gate operators and intercom/access devices.

The role requires hands‑on experience with gate operators, safety devices, and related equipment, with a focus on safety and reliability.