Security Gate Service Technician

Premier-Fence LLC; East Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

PTO and paid holidays

Power tools and equipment provided (ex

Clear advancement path

Opportunity to grow into lead tech or

Job summary

Premier Fence is expanding its fencing operation to include gates, automation, and access controls. We’re hiring Automatic Gate Service Technicians to launch and grow this new division.

You’ll join an experienced team and help build the access controls and automation arm with clear upward mobility. This role emphasizes hands-on gate system service, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with a path to lead tech or supervisory roles as the division expands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience with automated gate systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Solid electrical knowledge (low voltage, basic 120V/240V).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
• Comfortable working independently in the field.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Criminal background check required.
• On call rotation for after hours and weekend service.
• Willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening that includes Marijuana.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair of automated gate systems: slide, swing, cantilever, vertical lift, barrier arm, and crash-rated gate systems.
• Maintenance and repair of high-security and crash-rated gates, including heavy-duty mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Troubleshooting operators, motors, control boards, safety loops, photo eyes, keypads, intercoms, and access control devices.
• Preventative maintenance and scheduled service work.
• Emergency service calls as required.
• Supporting installs and system upgrades as the division grows.

Skills

Gate system experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Reading wiring diagrams

Independent field work

Valid driver’s license

Criminal background check

On-call rotation

Drug screening

Job description

Premier Fence is expanding our well-established fencing operation to include gates, automation, and access controls. We’re hiring an Automatic Gate Service Technicians to help launch and grow this new division.

This role is for a technician who knows gate systems and wants to be part of building something from the ground up inside a solid, established company. You’ll be joining an experienced fencing team while helping our access controls and automation division. There is real upward mobility for the right person.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Service and repair of automated gate systems:
  • Slide, swing, cantilever, vertical lift, barrier arm, and crash-rated gate systems.
• Maintenance and repair of high-security and crash-rated gates, including heavy-duty mechanical and hydraulic components.
• Troubleshooting operators, motors, control boards, safety loops, photo eyes, keypads, intercoms, and access control devices.
• Preventative maintenance and scheduled service work.
• Emergency service calls as required.
• Supporting installs and system upgrades as the division grows.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years hands-on experience with automated gate systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Solid electrical knowledge (low voltage, basic 120V/240V).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
• Comfortable working independently in the field.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Criminal background check required.
• On call rotation for after hours and weekend service.
• Willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening that includes Marijuana.

Preferred Experience:

• LiftMaster, Doorking, HySecurity, FAAC, Nice, Viking, Linear, or similar.
• UL 325 compliance knowledge.
• Commercial, HOA, industrial, or high-security gate environments.
• Access control and telephone entry systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience (plus, not required).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Power tools and equipment provided (except hand tools).
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Clear advancement path as the gates and automation division expands.
• Opportunity to grow into lead tech or supervisory roles.

Why This Role:

• Premier Fence is a stable, established fencing company.
• You’re not stepping into chaos—you’re helping build a new division the right way.
• Long-term opportunity for a technician who wants more responsibility and leadership potential.