Lead Access Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Lead Access Control Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise-level access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems in large commercial buildings. You will also work with a small crew when needed and ensure that all tasks meet industry standards and customer expectations.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electronic access control equipment and hardware.
  Perform preventative maintenance on electronic equipment and hardware.
• Understand relay logic and integrate Card Access, Fire Alarm, Intrusion, Low Voltage Power, POE, Network, and VLANS systems.
• Install and maintain card readers, sensors, door hardware, maglocks, PTE buttons, Rex Scanners, and control boards for electronic access control systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on automatic or electrically operated door opening devices and related hardware.
• Use access control software and mobile applications for programming, troubleshooting, status updates, and generating reports.
• Adjust doors and related hardware to ensure proper closing and latching.
• Lead a small crew of helpers when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and general safety regulations.
• Perform after-hours emergency calls as needed.
• Assist in preparing estimates by gathering site information.
• Maintain spare stock inventory and supplies.
• Assist other departments with interconnections to security and fire safety systems.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry best practices through ongoing training and certifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and operational product manuals.
• Communicate project status effectively with management and other stakeholders.
• Assist supervisors in maintaining inventory and ordering supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturer training/certifications in electronic access control systems (PDK, Brivo, RS2, S2/Lenel, Honeywell, HID, and others).
• Experience with systems such as Lenel RS2, Software House (CCURE), Hanwha, DMP, Bosch, Brivo, Avigilon, and Milestone.
• Certifications in video surveillance (Avigilon, Genetec, Milestone, Bosch, Axis, Hanwha) and intrusion systems (DMP, DSC, Honeywell, Bosch).
• Experience working in professional office environments such as government, education, financial, and hospitality.
• Proficiency in data terminations and physical network setup.

Basic Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with electronic access control systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain background checks and security clearances.
• Candidate must be a US citizen.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to work in unusual positions such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, or in confined spaces.
• Capable of performing physical labor, including lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work from heights using ladders or man lifts up to 60 feet.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Stafford Associates, located in Setauket, NY, owns and operates a state of the art certified AICPA/SOC PCI Compliant Data Center that provides such offerings as Colocation, Cloud Computing, and Managed Services. Our goal is to provide our customers with the most reliable, scalable and secure hosting services available today. We maintain this high level of service with a redundant data center infrastructure which is supported by a team of highly qualified engineers ready to meet any challenge.

Company Description

Stafford Associates, located in Setauket, NY, owns and operates a state of the art certified AICPA/SOC PCI Compliant Data Center that provides such offerings as Colocation, Cloud Computing, and Managed Services. Our goal is to provide our customers with the most reliable, scalable and secure hosting services available today. We maintain this high level of service with a redundant data center infrastructure which is supported by a team of highly qualified engineers ready to meet any challenge.