Senior Low-Voltage & Security Systems Installer

Nelson Connects; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Concord, CA seeks a Senior Low-Voltage Technician to lead installation, maintenance, and service of commercial CCTV, access control, and IT hardware across regional properties, reporting to the IT Director. Key duties include deploying CCTV (Verkada, Axis, Meraki, Hikvision), access control, networking, gate/AV systems, plus building MDF/IDF rooms, racks, cable trays, and conduit.

You will test, program NVRs, train end-users, scope projects, and maintain precise inventory and

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in commercial CCTV, access control, and low-voltage installs.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, TIA, EIA, CAL OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in confined spaces/outdoors in CA.
• Willingness to commute regularly to Concord, CA and travel locally.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, maintenance, and service of CCTV, access control, networking, and gate/AV systems.
• Build out MDF/IDF environments; install data racks, cable trays, j-hooks, and conduit to standards.
• Program NVRs and network devices; troubleshoot hardware faults; train end-users.
• Scope projects, create material estimates, and maintain inventory and digital service logs.

Skills

CCTV systems

Access Control

Low-voltage installations

Troubleshooting

Training end-users

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Diagnostic testers

Lift operation

Job description

Role Overview

Lead the installation, maintenance, and servicing of commercial low-voltage infrastructure, physical security systems, and IT hardware across regional properties. Reports directly to the IT Director.

Key Responsibilities

• System Installation: Deploy CCTV (Verkada, Axis, Meraki, Hikvision), Access Control (Brivo, OpenPath, strikes, maglocks), Networking (Ubiquiti P2P, Starlink, switches, VoIP), and Gate/AV systems.
• Physical Infrastructure: Run, terminate, and splice CAT6, coax, HDMI, and fiber. Build out MDF/IDF environments, install data racks, cable trays, j-hooks, and conduit to industry standards.
• Testing & Programming: Interpret blueprints, program NVRs/network devices, troubleshoot hardware faults, and train end-users.
• Operations & Admin: Scope projects, create material estimates, and maintain rigorous inventory and digital service logs.

Strict Requirements

• Experience: Senior-level expertise in commercial CCTV, Access Control, and low-voltage field installations.
• Technical Standards: Mastery of NEC, TIA, EIA, and CAL OSHA safety standards.
• Physical Capabilities: Able to lift 50+ lbs, work in tight spaces, work at heights (ladders/scissor lifts), and operate outdoors in California heat.
• Equipment Proficiency: Expert with power tools, diagnostic testers, and lift operation.
• General: Daily commute to Concord, CA, clean driving record, flexibility for local travel/occasional OT, and High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Traits

• Self-directed with extreme accountability and strong organizational skills.
• Thrives under pressure with exceptional troubleshooting abilities.