Senior Installation Technician – Access Control & CCTV

Datawatch Systems; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Datawatch Systems in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Lead Installation Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot intrusion, access control, and CCTV systems on client sites. You will supervise on-site work, coordinate with project teams, and ensure compliance with timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include pulling cable, rough-in, conduit installation, and staying current with new services and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience installing access control, CCTV or intrusion systems.
• Knowledge of building/fire/life safety codes related to electrical systems.
• Electronics fundamentals and ability to use a multimeter.
• IP/Ethernet networking and CAT5 knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, test, and troubleshoot access control and CCTV systems.
• Follow procedures and quality standards to meet timelines.
• Pull wiring, rough-in, install conduit, terminate at devices/headend.
• Communicate issues with timeline or progress to supervisor.

Skills

Cable pulling

Rough-in

Conduit installation

Electrical knowledge

IP networking basics

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Electronics/Electrical training desirable

Tools

Digital volt meter

Job description

Datawatch Systems in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Lead Installation Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot intrusion, access control, and CCTV systems on client sites. You will supervise on-site work, coordinate with project teams, and ensure compliance with timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include pulling cable, rough-in, conduit installation, and staying current with new services and procedures.