Senior Installation Tech: Access Control & CCTV Expert

Kastle Systems International, LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle Systems is seeking an Installation Technician II in Falls Church, VA to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair CCTV, access control, and security systems at customer sites. You will interact with clients, contractors, and Kastle staff to ensure successful service delivery and project completion.

The role requires hands-on installation work, tool proficiency, and strong electronics knowledge. The team emphasizes quality control, timely updates, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ successful experience installing access control, video systems or other related electronic systems.
• Technical school certificate a plus but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and thorough knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Strong electronics knowledge/background (AC/DC theory, series and parallel circuits, open/close loops) and ability and knowledge to use digital volt meters.
• Knowledge of Serial Communication (RS232, RS485).
• Basic knowledge of IP, Ethernet, and networking protocol and Cat5 technologies.
• Professional construction experience and knowledge of door hardware, electric and mechanical locking devices and building codes pertaining to construction, fire, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, and troubleshoots new CCTV, access control, and security systems.
• Ensures that systems are installed properly and on time in accordance with Kastle's procedures and quality control standards.
• Provides feedback and information to identify any potential barriers to timely execution of the project, such as construction delays or changes.
• Communicates with managers and Project Manager to resolve discrepancies or issues.
• Provides regular progress updates to all stakeholders.
• Provides accurate documentation for completed work.
• Responsible for providing proper documentation for inventory control and for maintaining proper inventory for vehicles and projects. Must be available to perform end of year and interim inventory counts.
• Maintains assigned company-owned vehicles, tools, equipment, and individual tool issue.
• Responsible for the behavior and performance of assigned team members.
• Coaches assigned team members on the Kastle installation procedures and quality control standards. Reports any issues to the department Managers.
• Maintains and protects building keys to customer buildings.
• Communicates with customers, customer representatives, contractors and Kastle staff as necessary to install and test equipment.
• Stays up to date and knowledgeable in Kastle services, technology as well as internal processes and procedures.

Skills

Access control

Video systems

Electrical knowledge

Hand and power tools

Networking basics

RS232/RS485

IP networking

Digital voltmeter

Cat5 networking

Education

Technical school certificate

Tools

Digital voltmeter

Cat5 networking

Door hardware knowledge

Job description

Kastle Systems is seeking an Installation Technician II in Falls Church, VA to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair CCTV, access control, and security systems at customer sites. You will interact with clients, contractors, and Kastle staff to ensure successful service delivery and project completion.

The role requires hands-on installation work, tool proficiency, and strong electronics knowledge. The team emphasizes quality control, timely updates, and accurate documentation.