Security Systems Technician Installer
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Job Summary
Job Title: Security Systems Technician Low Voltage / Access Control
Company: Undisclosed / Growing Commercial Security Contractor
Location: Downtown Vancouver & Greater Vancouver (On-site)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $36$42 per hour based on experience
About the Company
This growing Vancouver-based security systems contractor specializes in low-voltage installations across commercial and multifamily projects throughout Downtown Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver area. The team delivers repeatable high-quality access control CCTV and intercom solutions in active construction environments. With a small capable team and a strong reputation among general contractors and property managers the company emphasizes autonomy technical excellence and clean professional installations.
About the Role
As a Security Systems Technician Low Voltage / Access Control you will play a key role in delivering commercial and multifamily security projects with minimal supervision. This position is designed for a technician who is independent technically strong and confident running projects end-to-end without constant oversight. Youll work on short-duration well-scoped projects while collaborating with general contractors subtrades building managers and commercial clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy problem-solving and pride in workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
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Install and service low-voltage security systems including access control CCTV and intercom/enterphone systems
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Program initialize and troubleshoot backend system components
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Plan cable routes; pull wire; terminate devices; label and document installations
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Read manuals interpret installation guides and configure equipment correctly
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Work safely indoors and outdoors including ladder and scissor lift use
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Operate effectively in active construction environments
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Provide basic client training during system handover
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Perform service calls (experience strongly preferred)
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Coordinate with the lead technician for estimating and invoicing support (administrative responsibility remains with lead tech)
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Represent the company professionally on commercial job sites
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Maintain clean organized and code-compliant installations
Requirements
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Security Worker / Security Systems Technician License (BC) required
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Valid Class 5 Drivers License required
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Minimum 3 years of experience as a security or low-voltage technician
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Proven ability to troubleshoot systems independently
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Strong wire-pulling skills and confident tool handling
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Basic electrical knowledge including conduit EMT bending and fitting strikes
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Ability to plan cable runs and build backend systems
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Comfortable problem-solving mid-install without constant supervision
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Physically capable of wire pulls ladder work and equipment handling
Assets (Not Required but Highly Valued):
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Alarm ticket
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Journeyman Electrician certification
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Experience with:
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Access Control: Keyscan ICT CDVI Kantech
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Intercom/Entry: Mircom Enterphone SES TEC
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CCTV: HikVision Hanwha Panasonic GeoVision
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Service work experience (major bonus)
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Conduit experience
What We Offer
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Hourly pay of $36$42 based on experience
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Take-home company vehicle with gas and insurance covered
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Tools provided including pipe bender drill and specialty tools
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8-hour shifts with flexible start and finish times
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Two (2) weeks paid vacation to start
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Team-focused culture with breakfasts beers and team events
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Supportive learning-focused environment with continuing education
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Benefits introduced Q1 2026
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Stable project flow with consistent scopes and repeatable installs
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Opportunity to grow into a highly autonomous trusted technician role
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
