Lead Access Control Tech & Team Leader

Preferred Technologies, LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle

Inclusion in Operational Incentive - a

401K Safe Harbor Plan

Health, Dental, and other insurances

Travel and Night Work Incentives

World-class training and professional


Job summary

Pref-Tech is seeking a Security System Lead Technician in Texas to lead a small team on access control, video surveillance, and intrusion projects. You will assist Project Managers, manage materials, install equipment, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will mentor technicians, read drawings, and coordinate with customers to report progress. A TX driver license and licensing or ability to obtain TXDPSSecurity license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid TX driver license with clean MVR on record.
• At least 5 years of relevant security experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• TXDPS Security License either current or ability to obtain promptly.
• Familiarity with Access Control Systems (Software House, Genetec, Honeywell, HID, Mercury, LifeSafety Power).
• Familiarity with Video Surveillance (Genetec, ipConfigure, Axis, Hanwha).
• Familiarity with Intrusion Detection (DMP, Bosch/Radionics).
• Familiarity with Structured Cabling (Panduit, Commscope).

Responsibilities

• Plan daily tasks with Project Manager or Superintendent.
• Conduct safety meetings with team.
• Lead, coach, train, manage, and mentor technician team.
• Install cabling and equipment; read/readiness of card readers, door contacts, mag locks, electrified strikes, and integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot cabling, readers, cameras, and intrusion equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of low voltage systems and Ethernet networking.
• Test systems with multimeter for voltage, continuity, amperage, and resistance.
• Read and understand drawings and schematics.
• Document and report progress to Project Managers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Team mentoring

Low voltage systems knowledge

Reading drawings/schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Visio

Adobe

Job description

Pref-Tech is seeking a Security System Lead Technician in Texas to lead a small team on access control, video surveillance, and intrusion projects. You will assist Project Managers, manage materials, install equipment, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will mentor technicians, read drawings, and coordinate with customers to report progress. A TX driver license and licensing or ability to obtain TXDPSSecurity license are required.