Gate & Access Control Field Technician

Maximum Security; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Professional environment

Job summary

Max Security USA is seeking an experienced Access Control / Security Systems Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain automatic gate systems, access control equipment, and surveillance cameras. This hands-on role demands diagnosing equipment failures, tracing wiring, testing components, and completing repairs on complex low-voltage security systems.

Gate operator experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in access control, security systems, or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with access control systems and low-voltage wiring.
• Understanding of relays, sensors, control circuits, and electrical terminations.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems independently in the field.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and use ladders or lifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair automatic gates and barrier arms.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, wiring, sensor, safety-device, loop, and control-board issues.
• Troubleshoot existing systems and identify the root cause of equipment failures.
• Install and service vehicle and pedestrian access control systems.
• Install card readers, keypads, intercoms, maglocks, electric strikes, and related access control equipment.
• Install and service IP and analog surveillance camera systems.
• Pull, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot Cat5e, Cat6, coax, control wiring, and other low-voltage cabling.
• Read wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and site plans.
• Perform service calls, preventative maintenance, equipment replacements, and system upgrades.
• Communicate professionally with clients, property managers, vendors, and other technicians.
• Complete work orders and service documentation accurately.

Skills

Access control systems

Low-voltage wiring

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Max Security USA is seeking an experienced Access Control / Security Systems Technician to install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain automatic gate systems, access control equipment, and surveillance cameras. This hands-on role demands diagnosing equipment failures, tracing wiring, testing components, and completing repairs on complex low-voltage security systems.

Gate operator experience is highly preferred.