Lead Access Control and CCTV Technician

Monroechamber; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

PTO

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Next Level Technician in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Access Control Technician to join our team. You will lead installation, testing, commissioning, and support of commercial access control and CCTV systems across multiple sites.

This role requires hands-on installation of Lenel, Brivo, and Genetec platforms, reading blueprints, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring safety and quality on every job.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial access control installation experience.
• Experience leading crews on commercial security projects.
• Certifications in Lenel, Brivo and Genetec required.
• Experience in schools, hospitals, and other commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, troubleshooting, servicing, and commissioning of access control and CCTV systems.
• Program, configure, and support Lenel, Brivo, and Genetec platforms.
• Read blueprints and electrical diagrams for system installation.
• Coordinate with project managers to complete projects safely and on schedule.
• Install and troubleshoot door hardware and CCTV components.

Skills

Commercial access control installation

Crew leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

Lenel

Brivo

Genetec

Multimeter

Job description

Lead Access Control and CCTV Technician – Security Systems | Austin, TX

Join Next Level Technician as a Lead Access Control Technician in Austin, TX! Earn $25–$35/hr, enjoy weekly pay, benefits, steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, troubleshooting, servicing, and commissioning of commercial access control and security systems Program, configure, and support Lenel, Brivo, and Genetec access control platforms
• Install and troubleshoot door hardware, including mag locks, electric strikes, request-to-exit devices, door contacts, transfer hinges, and card readers
• Install, service, and troubleshoot CCTV systems
• Read and interpret access control, CCTV, and low voltage blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
• Coordinate with project managers and lead technicians to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and customer turnover
• Troubleshoot wiring issues, power failures, lock failures, relay issues, and communication problems between field devices and controllers
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Work safely on ladders and lifts while following all job site safety requirements
• Install and support low voltage systems at schools, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and other commercial facilities

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial access control installation experience
• Previous experience leading crews on commercial security projects
• Current certifications in Lenel, Brivo, and Genetec are required
• Experience working in schools, hospitals, and other commercial environments
• Strong working knowledge of telecom and data networks
• Experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting enterprise access control systems
• Comfortable using a multimeter to diagnose power, voltage, continuity, and device issues in the field
• Solid understanding of relays and how they function within access control and security systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify wiring issues, power failures, lock failures, relay issues, and communication problems between field devices and access control panels/controllers
• BICSI, Lift, OSHA, and other manufacturer certifications are a plus
• Must have basic hand tools and PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis vest, and steel-toe boots)
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout the Austin area as needed

Why Work with Next Level Technician in Austin, TX?

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, no waiting.
• Competitive Wages: $25–$35/hr based on your experience and certifications.
• PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses
• Career Growth: Advance through BICSI-certified training and hands‑on project experience.
• Dedicated Recruiter Support: Work with a recruiter who understands Austin's low voltage industry.
• National Footprint: Join a team respected across Texas and the United States.

About Next Level Technician

Next Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage technicians with top employers. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on your career. Advance your skills and grow with us!