What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Supervisor – Low Voltage / Security Systems position at lifotek systems?
About Us
Lifotek Systems LLC is a growing low-voltage and security integration company based in the Dallas/Plano area. We're backed by an established international parent company with 11 years of experience and thousands of delivered IT and system integration projects worldwide. We're building our U.S. operations from the ground up — which means you won't just be filling a seat. You'll be helping shape how we build and deliver projects.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced field technician or lead installer who's ready to step into a supervisory role. You'll oversee installations, coordinate with technicians and subcontractors, and ensure quality and code compliance across commercial low-voltage and security projects in the DFW market.
This is a ground-floor opportunity. You'll work directly with company leadership and have a real path to grow into a project management role as the company scales. The right person will help build the field operations side of the business — not just execute someone else's playbook.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and perform installations of alarm, CCTV, access control, and related low-voltage systems
- Coordinate field activities with technicians, subcontractors, and vendors
- Ensure installations meet quality standards, safety requirements, and code compliance
- Review project drawings and scopes of work
- Communicate project status, issues, and updates to leadership
- Help build and maintain relationships with local subcontractors and vendors in DFW
- Support estimating, proposals, and project planning as the role grows
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- 2 consecutive years of verifiable full-time field experience in alarm, CCTV, and/or access control installation
- Hands-on knowledge of security system installation, wiring, termination, and testing
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based FBI criminal history background check
- Based in DFW or willing to relocate before start date
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Texas DPS Alarm Systems Installer license
- Texas DPS Electronic Access Control Device (EACD) Installer license
- Prior experience as a lead technician or field supervisor
- ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1
- Manufacturer certifications (Honeywell, Hikvision, Axis, Genetec, etc.)
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Estimating or project design experience
What We Offer
- Hourly Pay : $30 - $40 per hour
- Performance-based raises and bonus opportunities
- Clear path to grow into a project management role as the company scales
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- The opportunity to build a department from the ground up, working directly with the company's founder
- Training support
Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Office and field – Plano, TX 75093
Experience Required:
- Low-voltage / security systems field installation: 2 years (minimum)
License Required:
- Driver's License
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Low Voltage Lead Technician / Field Supervisor Lifotek Systems LLC — Plano, TX 75093 | Full-time | $30 /hour (BOE)
Lead installations of commercial security and low-voltage systems across the DFW Metroplex — and grow into a project management role as we scale. Lifotek Systems is a new commercial security integrator in Plano, backed by an established international parent with 11 years and thousands of delivered system integration projects. You'd be our first field hire, working directly with company leadership and helping build our field operations from the ground up — not executing someone else's playbook.
What You'll Do
- Lead and perform installations of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and structured cabling systems on commercial projects
- Coordinate field activities with technicians, subcontractors, and vendors
- Ensure installations meet quality standards, safety requirements, and code compliance
- Review project drawings and scopes of work
- Communicate project status and issues directly to leadership
- Support estimating, design, and project planning as the role grows
Requirements
- 2 consecutive years of verifiable full-time field experience installing alarm, CCTV, and/or access control systems
- Hands-on skill in wiring, termination, and testing of security systems
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
- Must qualify for registration under our Texas DPS Alarm Systems license (fingerprint-based FBI background check required)
- Valid driver's license; based in DFW or relocating before start date
- Able to work on ladders and lifts and lift 50 lbs; daily travel to job sites across DFW
Preferred
- Texas DPS Alarm Systems Installer or EACD Installer license
- Prior lead technician or supervisory experience
- ESA Certified Alarm Technician (CAT) Level 1
- Manufacturer training or certification (Hanwha Vision, Axis, Avigilon, Brivo, Digital Watchdog, or similar)
- OSHA 10/30
- Estimating or system design experience
What We Offer
- $30–$40/hour with performance-based raises and bonus opportunities
- A defined growth path into project management as the company scales
- [FLAG: health insurance PTO — confirm what's actually in place before posting]
- [FLAG: company vehicle or vehicle allowance? tools provided? — must answer one way or the other; techs filter on this]
- Training and certification support
- Direct work with company leadership building a department from zero
Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift; occasional after-hours work for system cutovers Work location: Office and field — Plano, TX 75093, projects across DFW
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have existing subcontractor relationships in DFW? → If yes: Approximately how many active subcontractors could you bring?
- How many consecutive years of full-time field experience do you have installing alarm, CCTV, or access control systems?
- Do you hold a Texas state alarm or electronic access control installer license? → If yes: License number?
- Do you have experience with design, estimating, and take off?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40