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Senior Technician - Security

Paladin Technologies
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
The Senior Technician - Security; will provide efficient and high-quality installations related to integrated security systems. This position will require a high level of project involvement, including the physical installation, testing and closing-out process. 

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and mentor to assigned team of technicians
  • Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all Security systems at customer sites
  • Installation will include, but not limited to: Video NVR/Servers, IP Cameras, Access Control Devices, Intrusion Devices, Head End Panel Installations, Intercoms, Wireless Devices, Switch Gear.
  • Perform assigned projects within scope, in a timely manner, and on budget
  • Provide customers with system operation and training
  • Excellent attention to detail including maintaining concise daily records and following of operational standards and practices
  • Adhere to all applicable safety rules and regulations
  • Review materials options and verify count accuracy
  • Maintain a clean and orderly jobsite
  • Facilitate the delivery of staged materials to the jobsite
  • Coordinate with Project Management and Field Technicians for project scheduling
  • Work at required heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding, lifts, or other.
  • Work in confined spaces as necessary.
  • Support, lead, and mentor team members   
  • Design systems and layout 
  • Maintain a high level of safety and professionalism  
  • Lead projects at a site level, manage a team of junior technicians as necessary  
Required Qualifications:
  • 5  years of work experience as a Senior / Lead Technician with a security integrator (including current manufacturer certifications)
  • Industry experience working with access control, video surveillance, and intrusion
  • Valid US drivers license with acceptable record
  • PERC card/license mandatory for all security related jobs
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screening
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry Experience: Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Utilities, Financial & Hospitality.
  • Video Surveillance: Avigilon, Genetec, Milestone, Bosch, Axis, Hanwha, Exacq.
  • Access Control: Lenel, Software House, Avigilon, Genetec, Identiv, Honeywell, Open Path, RS2, S2, AMAG, Gallagher, Open Options.
  • Intrusion: DMP, DSC, Honeywell, Bosch.
  • Locking Hardware: Maglocks, Strikes, Mortise, Cylindrical, ADA applications.
  • Data Terminations.
  • Field engineering or estimating skills.
  • Updating blueprints on Bluebeam.
  • Experience with Procore, Fieldwire, Smartsheets, etc.
  • Experience with programing, testing and training end users on various security systems.
  • Out of town travel work if required.
  • Vaccinations may be required by our customers, specifically related to any worksite location in the health care industry
Demonstrated Professional Competencies
  • Ability to troubleshoot electronic systems and find solutions
  • Ability to use sound judgment and perform under pressure
  • Ability to operate as part of a team
  • Great written and verbal communication
  • Good troubleshooting skills, exceptional customer service
  • Positive attitude

Physical Demands: 
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m.
Working Conditions
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.
Benefits
Paladin Technologies offers a strong compensation package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k matching, PTO and paid sick leave, training and certification opportunities, and more.

Pay: $31.00ph - $52.00ph (DOE)

 

Company Info:

Paladin Technologies is a premier North American complex systems integrator for building technology solutions, including IP security, alarms & monitoring, audio visual, low-voltage infrastructure, and networking. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of communication and digital networks, Paladin can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. Our team is the best in the industry, with manufacturer trained technicians, PMP-certified project managers, CTS- and RCDD-certified design engineers, coordinators, and administrative resources.

Paladin has offices coast to coast across the United Stated and Canada, and nearly 1,600 talented and committed professionals dedicated to custom-crafting and installing technology solutions for clients requiring Integrated Security, Network Infrastructure, Audio Visual, Fiber Optics/OSP, Structured Cabling, and more. We are always at the forefront of the changing technology landscape, and through continued training, complex client projects, and company support, we provide our colleagues with exciting challenges and a rewarding career as Paladin continues to grow.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call 858-668-1705 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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