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We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.
The Lead Technician will be responsible for installation, termination and configuration, without direct supervision, of access control devices, such as: card readers, request to exits, electrified door hardware, access control panels, analog and IP cameras, camera servers (NVR), power supplies, cable pathway systems and various cable that includes but is not limited to: twisted pair cable, low voltage cable and coax. They will be directly responsible for onsite tasking of Field Technicians and Installers to meet the project milestones set by the Project Managers and Field Supervisors. Installations are performed in both new construction and retrofit scenarios in a variety of environments.

Essential Functions

• Onsite tasking of resources to meet project milestones established by the Project Manager
• Install various access control devices and electrified door hardware
• Install and connect access control panels, power supplies and control equipment
• Install and program various CCTV; analog and IP cameras
• Install and program various types of NVR’s and VMS platforms
• Install cable and pathway systems to support security systems
• Work in a team environment under project manager, leading a group of field technicians
• Maintain installation deadlines
• Be accountable for the daily time entries of all crew members
• Maintain a high level of quality control
• Ensure safety on the job site
• Perform end-user training
• Participate in project commissioning and testing
• Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation
• Attend trades meetings at construction sites as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold and retain certification in at least two VMS systems
• Hold and retain certification in at least two access control system
• Have a minimum one year of experience of basic configuration of physical security systems
• Have attended training for at least one camera manufacturer and received certificate
• Hold and retain the OSHA-10 certificate
• Have served as a Field Technician (or equal) for a minimum of two years
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead and plan work days an installation crew of two to four workers
• Demonstrated proficiency in low voltage principles (ohm’s law, load calculations, metering, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate with customer IT and Facilities staff
• Ability to effectively coordinate with other trades
• Demonstrated proficiency in the installation, termination and configuration of IP camera technology, controller hardware, power supplies, door hardware and credential technologies
• Competency in the principles and concepts of physical security systems and demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge in the field

Physical Demands
Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Spends approximately 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds.
Work Environment
May be exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker is subject to frequent heavy lifting.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Physical Demands
This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.
Work Environment
This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

• Onsite tasking of resources to meet project milestones established by the Project Manager
• Install various access control devices and electrified door hardware
• Install and connect access control panels, power supplies and control equipment
• Install and program various CCTV; analog and IP cameras
• Install and program various types of NVR’s and VMS platforms
• Install cable and pathway systems to support security systems
• Work in a team environment under project manager, leading a group of field technicians
• Maintain installation deadlines
• Be accountable for the daily time entries of all crew members
• Maintain a high level of quality control
• Ensure safety on the job site
• Perform end-user training
• Participate in project commissioning and testing
• Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation
• Attend trades meetings at construction sites as neede