Project Lead Technician

Nelson Security has been family-owned since 1985. We install and service alarms, cameras, access control, networking, and home automation for high-end homes, estates, and commercial campuses, from Laguna Beach to Santa Barbara.

This is the person who runs the job, not just the devices. You own the install from the plan to a working system the client can use, and you direct the other techs on site.

What you will do

• Run a low-voltage project from start to finish (alarm, access, cameras, AV, lighting, network)
• Read plans, spot what will not work, and get it resolved before it costs a day
• Direct other techs so the day stays efficient
• Troubleshoot wiring, power, programming, and equipment failures, and decide the short-term fix vs the right long-term fix
• Commission systems and train the client on how they actually work
• Keep the office current on progress, parts, and what the job still needs
• Same field work as the crew when that is what the day needs: pull, terminate, rack dress, cameras, alarms, access, AV

What you need

• 10+ years in low-voltage install and commissioning
• Able to manage and direct others on a jobsite
• Computer skills for configuring, managing, and diagnosing systems
• Clear communication with clients, GCs, and the office
• Valid California driver's license and a driving record we can insure
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work on ladders and active jobsites
• Your own basic hand tools

Nice to have

• Avigilon, Bosch, Crestron, Control4, Savant, Atlona, Ubiquiti, Binary, Inovonics, Sony, Life Safety Power, Belden, RTI
• Network configuration beyond basic IP setup

Schedule and pay Monday to Friday, day shift, 8-hour days. On call and overtime. Paid time off. Pay $40–$55/hr based on experience. Top of the range is for someone who can run the job and the crew.

Apply on Indeed, or send a short note and your resume to [email protected]. Tell us the last job you ran, not a title list.

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person