Video Surveillance & Electronic Access Control Technician

Tri-City Technologies is hiring an experienced Technician to install, commission, and service IP-based video surveillance and electronic access control systems across our growing project portfolio in Eastern Iowa. This is a hands-on field role for a tech who already knows the work — not an entry-level position.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

Mounting, configuring, and commissioning IP cameras across enterprise VMS platforms (Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, and others)

Installing and programming access control panels, readers, locks, and door hardware across leading platforms (Genetec, Motorola, Acre, Brivo, AMAG, and more)

Performing server-side system programming and configuration on VMS and access control servers, including basic system administration task.

System commissioning, end-user training, and turnover documentation

Service calls and system troubleshooting on existing customer sites

Working from drawings, BOMs, and submittals — and flagging issues before they become problems in the field

Supporting security cable installation and testing as the work requires

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years of hands-on field experience installing and commissioning IP-based video surveillance and electronic access control systems (we'll consider strong candidates with less if the foundation is there)

Working knowledge of network fundamentals — IP addressing, VLANs, PoE, switch configuration basics

Comfortable navigating Windows and Sequel Server environments and applying basic cybersecurity practices — hardening, account management, patching awareness, and working within customer IT/security policies

Comfortable terminating category and security cable to industry standards

Able to read and work from construction drawings and submittals

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

BICSI INST1, INST2, or ESS credentials are a plus but not required — we support certification growth

Manufacturer certifications (Genetec TSE, Milestone MCT, Avigilon, Lenel, Software House, etc.) strongly preferred

This Role Is NOT For:

Candidates without hands-on field experience installing the systems listed above

Anyone uncomfortable working independently on customer sites

What We Offer

IBEW union position with full wage and benefits package — wages and benefits are at the top of the local market, with employer-paid health insurance, pension, and annuity

Company truck, tools, phone, PPE and modern test equipment

System programmer(s) supporting the customers and field, local PM teams supporting the technicians, pre-fabrication shop to assist on customer hardware/mounting as needed. 

Variety of work across commercial, higher ed, K-12, healthcare, industrial, financial, data center, and government projects

Career growth path including support for manufacturer certifications, and progression estimator, programmer, or PM roles

Stability of a 130-year-old company with in-house electrical, steel erection, prefabrication, and structured cabling teams supporting complete turnkey installations

About Tri-City Technologies

Tri-City Technologies is the technology division of Tri-City Group, founded in 1895 and recognized as one of the leading technology contractors in Iowa. We deliver structured cabling, security, audio/visual, and integrated systems work across the Midwest, with major data center, hospital, higher education, and financial sector projects. We're growing — and we're investing in the people, training, and tools to grow the right way.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential conversation. All inquiries treated with discretion. A pre-employment drug screen is required.  Tri-City Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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