Lead Technician

Tusco, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Career development classes

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Dothan, Alabama, is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee installations and maintenance of security systems. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in troubleshooting and installing various security components. Qualified applicants will demonstrate strong communication and team-leading skills while ensuring safety and quality compliance. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Vast knowledge on installing and troubleshooting barriers, gate operators, and entry systems.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience or HVAC/Electrical certification preferred.
• Clean DMV report necessary for driving company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and installation of security systems at customer sites.
• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Installing security systems

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Team building skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

When you join Tusco, you not only become a member of one of the most respected perimeter security solutions teams, but you also become a member of the Tusco family. If you are motivated to achieve success with a rapidly growing security solutions leader Tusco is interested in you!

Tusco has become an award-winning organization through PERFORMANCE excellence, shared EXPERIENCE, a positive ATTITUDE and trusting RELATIONSHIPS which define our Core Values. If you feel you align with these attributes let’s talk!

We are currently seeking: Lead Technician - Physical Security

The Lead Technician will oversee a wide range of routine maintenance, service, and new installations for perimeter security and electronic security components installed at customer sites and facilities.

Overview

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules.
• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians on assigned jobs.
• Ensures quality and UL325 compliance of new installs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Be on time for work, appointments, and required meetings.
• Use drawings, manuals, specifications, and electrical schematics to perform maintenance/ installation on given components and/ or operators.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, new installs, and service.
• Thoroughly cleaning, removing parts, and reinstalling parts as required.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts as required.
• Identifies parts to order and installs replacement parts when received.
• Coordinate with operations team / project manager to order required parts and schedule delivery of needed parts.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Use precision measuring equipment and electronic testing devices.
• Deenergize and take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Diagnose, analyze, and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Complete all required documentation such as daily reports, assessments reports, service reports, and expense reports.
• Comply with company’s safety policy, site specific safety requirements and environmental policies & procedures, including proper use of required PPE.
• Complete all required training including CPR, First Aid, LOTO, and OSHA courses.
• Extensive out of town travel as required.
• Cross trains other Team members as needed.
• Train and Mentor other Team members and needed.
• Provide preconstruction support as needed.
• Cooperate with other team members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Vast knowledge on installing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of barriers, gate operators, low/high voltage, and telephone entry systems.
• Communication and team building skills.
• Clean DMV report to drive company vehicle.
• Must receive CGAT and CGAD certificates.
• HVAC or Low voltage certification

Preferred Skills/Abilities (Not Required)

• Access Control, and CCTV.
• Welding

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of experience or related experience HVAC or Electrical certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to ten hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing up to 100 lbs.

What we offer

Tusco employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), career development classes, paid time off and many more benefits.

About Tusco, Inc.

Established in 1974, Tusco, Inc. has become one of the nation’s leading and most respected perimeter security solutions contractors, providing sales and installation of crash rated fencing and gates, wedge barriers, bollards, drop arms, structured cabling, video surveillance, and access control systems. Tusco also provides services in systems integration and perimeter security site assessments and consulting.

Our performance history includes job locations that span from West coast to East coast as well as select international sites where we have provided state of the art perimeter security solutions to clients such as government agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and EPA, military bases, data centers, state capitol and federal buildings, universities, industrial facilities, spectator sports venues, office complexes, multifamily unit developments, churches, schools, and many others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.