Security Systems Installation Technician

Mason Technologies Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays

Union Affiliation

Unlimited Opportunities for Growth and

Career Advancement

Competitive Compensation

Ongoing Training and Professional Dev

Job summary

Mason Technologies Inc. is seeking experienced Security Systems Installation Technicians to join our growing field team. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of hands-on commercial security installation experience, with strong CCTV and access control expertise.

This hands-on position requires wiring, terminating, and troubleshooting in the field. You will work with brands like Brivo, LenelS2, Genetec, Kantech, Avigilon, HID, Bosch, Honeywell, Axis, and Hanwha, and must travel across the Tri-State

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on commercial security installation experience preferred.
• Hands-on physical installation experience required; security software alone is not sufficient.
• Strong experience installing and wiring CCTV/video surveillance and access control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to physically install and wire card readers, door strikes, magnetic locks, and related hardware.
• Experience with major platforms such as Brivo, LenelS2, Genetec, Kantech, Avigilon, HID, Bosch, Honeywell, Axis, Hanwha, or comparable systems.
• Experience wiring and troubleshooting IP and analog CCTV systems; basic IP networking understanding is a must.
• OSHA and SST certifications required; reliable vehicle and ability to travel across Tri-State Area.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, wire, test, and troubleshoot commercial security systems.
• Install and wire CCTV cameras, IP cameras, card readers, door hardware, and access control devices.
• Build, wire, terminate, label, and organize security control panels and enclosures.
• Perform field wiring and termination from devices to security panels and head-end equipment.
• Troubleshoot power, data, control, and low-voltage security circuits; support system commissioning and turnover.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, foremen, electricians, and other technicians on job sites.

Skills

Hands-on installation

CCTV surveillance

Access control

Electrical wiring

System troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA certification

Tools

Brivo

LenelS2

Genetec

Kantech

Job description

Join a Family That’s Built to Last — and Grow.

Mason Technologies has been a trusted leader in the low voltage industry for over 23 years and will continue to be for the next 150. If you're looking to join one of the most progressive and rapidly growing companies in the field, you're in the right place. With multi-year contracts and an ever-expanding portfolio of major projects, Mason offers unmatched stability and career potential. Tired of feeling stagnant in your current role? At Mason, we value experience, reward talent, and invest in our people. As we enter a new phase of unprecedented growth, we're seeking highly skilled security technicians to grow with us.

Please Note: All applicants must have a reliable vehicle and possess a valid SST card (Site Safety Training) at the time of application. You will be required to upload a clear photo of your SST card along with your resume to be considered.

We believe in investing in our people and providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports you both on and off the job.

• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Union Affiliation
• Unlimited Opportunities for Growth and Career Advancement
• Competitive Compensation
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development

Position Overview

Mason Technologies is seeking experienced Security Systems Installation Technicians to join our growing field team. We are looking for technicians with 4+ years of hands-on commercial security installation experience , with a strong background in CCTV/video surveillance, access control, electronic locking hardware, security panels, and low-voltage security wiring .

This is a hands-on physical installation position , not a desk-based security software or system administration role. The ideal candidate must be comfortable physically installing and wiring security devices, wiring doors, terminating field cabling, building and wiring security control panels, and troubleshooting systems in the field.

Candidates should have experience installing and working with CCTV cameras, card readers, door strikes, magnetic locks, door contacts, REX devices, access control panels, power supplies, relays, and other security hardware . Experience with major security platforms and manufacturers such as Brivo, LenelS2, Genetec, Kantech, Avigilon, HID, Bosch, Honeywell, Axis, Hanwha , or comparable systems is highly valued. Security software experience alone is not sufficient for this position. Candidates must have demonstrated hands-on experience with the physical installation, wiring, termination, and troubleshooting of commercial security systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, wire, test, and troubleshoot commercial security systems
• Install and wire CCTV cameras, IP cameras, card readers, request-to-exit devices, door contacts, motion sensors, intercoms, and other security devices
• Install and wire electric door strikes, magnetic locks, electrified exit devices, and other electronic locking hardware
• Install, wire, and commission access control systems
• Build, mount, wire, terminate, label, and organize security control panels and equipment enclosures
• Perform point-to-point wiring from field devices back to security panels and head-end equipment
• Terminate and troubleshoot power, data, control, and low-voltage security circuits
• Install and support security system power supplies, batteries, relays, controllers, modules, and related equipment
• Perform camera mounting, aiming, focusing, and basic configuration
• Install and support access control hardware including readers, door position switches, REX devices, strikes, mag locks, and electrified hardware
• Troubleshoot wiring, power, communication, device, and system-level issues
• Read and interpret security drawings, riser diagrams, door schedules, wiring diagrams, schematics, and project documentation
• Follow device addressing, labeling, wiring, and termination standards
• Perform system testing and assist with commissioning and system turnover
• Maintain accurate labeling, documentation, test results, and as-built information
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Foremen, electricians, construction teams, and other technicians
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Follow all company and job-site safety requirements
• Travel between project sites throughout the Tri-State Area as required

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on commercial security installation experience preferred
• Hands-on physical installation experience is required; security software/system administration experience alone is not sufficient
• Strong experience installing and wiring CCTV/video surveillance and access control systems
• Demonstrated experience physically installing and wiring:
• Card Readers
• Electric Door Strikes
• Magnetic Locks
• Electrified Exit Devices
• Door Position Switches
• Request-to-Exit (REX) Devices
• Motion Sensors
• Intercoms
• Demonstrated ability to build, wire, terminate, label, and organize security control panels
• Experience with security controllers, power supplies, batteries, relays, modules, and associated hardware
• Experience with major security platforms and manufacturers such as Brivo, LenelS2, Genetec, Kantech, Avigilon, HID, Bosch, Honeywell, Axis, Hanwha , or comparable systems
• Experience installing and troubleshooting IP and analog CCTV systems
• Familiarity with network-connected security devices and basic IP networking concepts
• Ability to read and understand security drawings, riser diagrams, schematics, door schedules, and wiring diagrams
• Ability to use common hand and power tools, test equipment, and low-voltage installation tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned installations
• OSHA and SST certifications required
• Reliable personal vehicle required
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple job sites throughout the Tri-State Area
• Ability to work safely on ladders, lifts, and in active construction environments
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening