Lead Security Systems Technician

Premise One; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Premise One in Lakeland, Florida, is looking for a Lead Technician to oversee installations and ensure quality assurance on projects. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive experience in AV and Security systems, and the ability to work with technical schematics.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of relevant experience, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and possess strong mechanical aptitude. Candidates should be willing to travel and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AV, Security, Access Control, or Infrastructure Cabling.
• Experience leading a project team and communicating with management.
• Proficient with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct technicians on installations.
• Execute project plans ensuring quality and schedule.
• Conduct-site walks and safety talks.
• Ensure understanding of blueprints and schematics.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint comprehension

Troubleshooting

Technical skills in AV and Security

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Industry tools and equipment

Job description

Overview

The Lead Technician is responsible for oversight of complete installation as directed by the Field Superintendent and/or Project Manager. Must be proficient in all technician duties in addition to supervision and direction of Premise One Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Have the ability to lead and direct technicians
• Have the ability to execute project plans while maintaining quality assurance and schedule
• Able to conduct daily prework site walks and safety toolbox talks
• Ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and line diagrams
• Security device and panel wiring to include card readers, door contacts, electrified locks and head end panel terminations
• Install, aim & focus full CCTV solutions
• Understand troubleshooting philosophies and procedures
• Record notes and pictures in support of daily progress reports
• Planning/Installing network infrastructure category cable, fiber, and coax cable
• Installing support and pathway structures, ladder racks, j-hooks, cable trays, rack, cabinets, and fire penetrations
• Organizing and dressing backbone, closets, and labeling schemes
• Proficient in testing cable & fiber
• Understand commissioning and tuning philosophies for Security, Audio, Visual and Infrastructure Cabling
• Knowledge of current ANSI/TIA/EIA Telecommunication Standards (568, 559, 606, etc.) and all other applicable standards (manufacture, etc.) and codes (NEC, etc.)
• Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in AV, Security, Access Control, or Infrastructure Cabling
• Verifiable experience in leading a project team and reporting back to a Foreman/Project Manager
• Must have basic hand tools to successfully perform a project
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with industry tools and equipment
• Review drawings/blueprints and other customer related documents to successfully manage all projects
• Must be able to travel, as needed for assigned customer accounts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project)
• Competent problem-solving ability with strong mathematical and communication skills
• Must be willing to travel, as needed for assigned customer accounts
• Ability to handle physical workload as related to daily responsibilities
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Must be willing to work weekends
• Must be willing to work out of town