AV and Security Technician III

rbotechnology; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

rbotechnology is seeking an AV and Security Technician III to oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security systems. You will lead a team of technicians to ensure project execution meets quality standards.

You will coordinate with project managers and clients, supervise installation tasks, perform configuration and testing, and maintain thorough documentation. Strong leadership, communication, and hands-on expertise are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical certifications or training in security systems, electronics, or related fields advantageous.
• 2-5 years experience in security system installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of security system components, integration techniques, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform installation tasks that may involve lifting, climbing, and working in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of AV/Security technicians, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure efficient utilization of resources within the team.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance to team members when needed.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers to plan and execute AV and security system installation projects.
• Review project requirements, specifications, and design plans to ensure proper implementation.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to schedule installations and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and integration of AV and security system components, including cameras, access control panels, intrusion detection devices, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and client requirements during installations.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify proper functionality, connectivity, and integration of the systems.
• Provide guidance and hands-on assistance to technicians in complex or challenging installation tasks.
• Supervise routine maintenance tasks on AV and security systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist technicians in diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues, offering technical expertise and problem-solving guidance.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential problems, and proactively address them to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments, vendors, and manufacturers for advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues.
• Ensure accurate documentation of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Review and approve documentation completed by technicians, such as service reports, equipment inventories, and work orders.
• Generate reports on project progress, system performance, and incidents encountered during service calls.
• Maintain up-to-date records of technical specifications, diagrams, and system configurations.
• Provide training and guidance to technicians, ensuring their professional growth and technical competence.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training sessions for technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications in security/electronics

Job description

Responsibilities

As an AV and Security Technician III, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of security systems. In addition to performing technical tasks, you will lead a team of technicians, ensuring efficient project execution and maintaining high-quality standards.

Technical Leadership

• Lead and supervise a team of AV/Security technicians, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure efficient utilization of resources within the team.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance to team members when needed.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers to plan and execute AV and security system installation projects.
• Review project requirements, specifications, and design plans to ensure proper implementation.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to schedule installations and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Installation and Configuration

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and integration of AV and security system components, including cameras, access control panels, intrusion detection devices, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and client requirements during installations.
• Conduct quality control checks to verify proper functionality, connectivity, and integration of the systems.
• Provide guidance and hands‑on assistance to technicians in complex or challenging installation tasks.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Supervise routine maintenance tasks on AV and security systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist technicians in diagnosing and troubleshooting system issues, offering technical expertise and problem‑solving guidance.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential problems, and proactively address them to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments, vendors, and manufacturers for advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues.

Documentation and Reporting

• Ensure accurate documentation of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Review and approve documentation completed by technicians, such as service reports, equipment inventories, and work orders.
• Generate reports on project progress, system performance, and incidents encountered during service calls.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of technical specifications, diagrams, and system configurations.

Training and Development

• Provide training and guidance to technicians, ensuring their professional growth and technical competence.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training sessions for technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical certifications or training in security systems, electronics, or related fields is advantageous.
• 2‑5 years experience in security system installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of security system components, integration techniques, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform installation tasks that may involve lifting, climbing, and working in various environments.

Please note that the above job description is a general overview, and the specific responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on the company and project requirements.