Technician I-Security Systems

Ies Co; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Medical coverage options (including Rx

Dental and Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Job summary

IES is seeking a Technician I - Security Systems in the United States to join a field team responsible for installing card access, CCTV, CATV and intrusion systems. The role requires learning and applying manufacturer specs and engineered drawings, with a focus on safety and quality.

Opportunities include advancing through hands-on training and contributing to project success. Starting pay ranges from $23.00 to $26.00 per hour, with full benefits after 30 days and a direct-hire, full-time

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in commercial security systems or related telecommunications field.
• Must know or possess aptitude to learn Company/industry codes
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook )
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Install security systems (card access, CCTV, CATV and intrusion systems) per manufacturer requirements and engineered drawings.
• Assist in completing IES paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, etc.).
• Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Reading/writing

Oral presentation

Color codes

Driving standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Multimeter

Toner/wand

Coax compression tool

Cable stripper

Job description

Full benefits available after 30 days of employment! Full-time, direct hire position!

Job Summary:

The Technician I - Security Systems must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. The SS Tech I will be able to pull cable and have some experience installing security systems (Card Access, CCTV, CATV and Intrusion systems).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Technician I - Security Systems will install security systems (card access, CCTV, CATV and intrusion systems) per manufacturer requirements and engineered drawings
2. Technician I - Security Systems will assist in the completion of all IES COMMUNICATIONS paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
3. Technician I - Security Systems will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
4. Technician I - Security Systems will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Min USD $23.00/Hr.

Max USD $26.00/Hr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Regular attendance is mandatory
• Technician I - Security Systems must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Technician I - Security Systems must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Technician I - Security Systems must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Technician I - Security Systems must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Technician I - Security Systems must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly
• Technician I - Security Systems must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Regular attendance is mandatory

Tools:

• Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver – all sizes (regular and Phillips,), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (adjustable, needle nose, lineman), hammer, cable stripper, insulated crimping tool, flashlight and gloves. Multimeter, butt-set, toner/wand, coax compression and/or hex crimp tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in commercial security systems or related telecommunications field.
• Must know or possess aptitude to learn Company/industry codes
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook )
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

License Required: No

Minimum Education: High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affinitive Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal"

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify

E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify

Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo

English/Español

Workplace Type

Onsite