Access Control Technician (Levels I-III)

SDG Communications is a Houston security integration and low voltage contractor. We install and service access control, cameras, cabling and AV for apartment communities, offices, schools and commercial properties around Houston, with some projects out of state.

We're growing and hiring access control technicians at every level. If you're new to the trade and good with your hands, we'll train you. If you've been hanging readers and programming panels for years, we want to talk about a lead spot. Pay is $17 to $28 an hour depending on where you come in.

What you'll do

• Install card readers, controllers, door contacts, request-to-exit devices, electric strikes and maglocks
• Pull and terminate cable for doors, gates and intercoms
• Mount and wire panels and power supplies cleanly, and label what you install
• Program doors, schedules, users and credentials in cloud and on-prem systems
• Troubleshoot doors that won't lock, won't release, or won't read
• Run service calls and explain to the customer what you found and fixed
• Post photos and notes from the field so the office knows where each job stands

Systems we work on

Avigilon Alta (Openpath), Brivo, Salto, Verkada, ProdataKey and DSX, plus gate and intercom systems. You don't need to know all of them. Tell us which ones you do.

Where you might fit

• Level I (entry): Little or no low voltage experience. You're comfortable with hand tools and ladders, you show up on time, and you want to learn a trade. You'll work alongside an experienced tech.
• Level II: 1 to 3 years installing access control or similar low voltage systems. You can wire a door from a drawing and do basic programming without someone standing over you.
• Level III (lead): 4 or more years. You can run a job start to finish, program and commission a system, troubleshoot the hard ones, and bring a newer tech along with you.

What we need from everyone

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to climb ladders, work in ceilings and lift 50 lbs
• Comfortable using a smartphone for job updates and photos

Nice to have

• Manufacturer certifications (Avigilon, Brivo, Salto, Verkada or others)
• Basic networking knowledge: IP addresses, PoE, switches
• Experience with door hardware or locksmith work
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Details

• Pay: $17 to $28 per hour, based on experience and level
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional after-hours or weekend work
• Location: Houston area job sites, with occasional out-of-town projects (travel covered)

To apply, send your resume. No resume? Tell us in a few sentences what you've worked on and we'll call you.

SDG Communications is a family-owned security integration and low voltage contractor based in Houston, Texas. We design, install and service access control, security cameras, structured cabling, networks and audio/video systems for apartment communities, offices, schools and commercial properties.