Lead Access Control Technician – Security Systems | Austin, TX

Join Next Level Technician as a Lead Access Control Technician in Austin, TX! Earn $25–$35/hr, enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the installation, troubleshooting, servicing, and commissioning of commercial access control and security systems
• Program, configure, and support Lenel, Brivo, and Genetec access control platforms
• Install and troubleshoot door hardware, including mag locks, electric strikes, request-to-exit devices, door contacts, transfer hinges, and card readers
• Install, service, and troubleshoot CCTV systems
• Read and interpret access control, CCTV, and low voltage blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
• Coordinate with project managers and lead technicians to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
• Perform system testing, commissioning, and customer turnover
• Troubleshoot wiring issues, power failures, lock failures, relay issues, and communication problems between field devices and controllers
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Work safely on ladders and lifts while following all job site safety requirements
• Install and support low voltage systems at schools, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and other commercial facilities

Requirements:

• 5+ years of commercial access control installation experience
• Previous experience leading crews on commercial security projects
• Current certifications in Lenel, Brivo, and Genetec are required
• Experience working in schools, hospitals, and other commercial environments
• Strong working knowledge of telecom and data networks
• Experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting enterprise access control systems
• Comfortable using a multimeter to diagnose power, voltage, continuity, and device issues in the field
• Solid understanding of relays and how they function within access control and security systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify wiring issues, power failures, lock failures, relay issues, and communication problems between field devices and access control panels/controllers
• BICSI, Lift, OSHA, and other manufacturer certifications are a plus
• Must have basic hand tools and PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis vest, and steel-toe boots)
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout the Austin area as needed

Why Work with Next Level Technician in Austin, TX?

Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, no waiting.

Competitive Wages: $25–$35/hr based on your experience and certifications.

PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses

Career Growth: Advance through BICSI-certified training and hands-on project experience.

Dedicated Recruiter Support: Work with a recruiter who understands Austin's low voltage industry.

National Footprint: Join a team respected across Texas and the United States.

About Next Level Technician

Next Level Technician connects job-ready low voltage technicians with top employers. We handle compliance, payroll, and safety so you can focus on your career. Advance your skills and grow with us!

How to Apply

Ready to take your career to the next level in Austin, TX?

Email your resume to briana.arrowood@nextleveltechnician.com for immediate consideration or fill out a quick application on our website.

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