Installation Technician

Tharp Consulting; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Jackson, MS is seeking an Installation Technician II to install, configure, and service integrated electronic security and life safety systems for commercial and enterprise clients.

The role emphasizes running low-voltage cabling, mounting and programming devices, testing, troubleshooting, and customer training to ensure smooth operation and high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing and servicing low-voltage security/life safety systems.
• Proficiency with wiring, termination, mounting, and device programming.
• Strong troubleshooting and system testing/commissioning skills.
• Ability to read and follow plans and work orders.
• Customer-focused communication skills for basic end-user training.
• Commitment to rigorous safety practices and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and service integrated security and life safety systems for commercial and enterprise clients.
• Run and terminate low-voltage cabling.
• Mount, program, and commission cameras, access control, and intrusion devices.
• Interpret plans and work orders to complete installations accurately.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Train customers on basic system operation and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams and follow safety and integrity standards.

Skills

Low-voltage install

Wiring & termination

Troubleshooting

Plans & work orders

Customer training

Safety & quality

Job description

Installation Technician II installs, configures, and services integrated electronic security and life safety systems for commercial and enterprise clients.

Key Duties

• Run and terminate low-voltage cabling.
• Mount, program, and commission cameras, access control, and intrusion devices.
• Interpret plans and work orders to complete installations accurately.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Train customers on basic system operation and best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams and follow safety and integrity standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on experience installing and servicing low-voltage security/life safety systems.
• Proficiency with wiring, termination, mounting, and device programming.
• Strong troubleshooting and system testing/commissioning skills.
• Ability to read and follow plans and work orders.
• Customer-focused communication skills for basic end-user training.
• Commitment to rigorous safety practices and quality workmanship.