Managed Access Technician

Build Your Career Where You Matter

Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
  
  

The Managed Access Technician has the technical aptitude, skills and experience to manage access control and video systems for our security integration division customers in commercial, multifamily residential, hotel, educational, government, detention and similar facilities, including new construction and renovations to existing buildings. This individual will work in the office as well as the field communicating directly with our customers to support their access control and video systems. Setting up and programming new systems, pre-staging head end equipment, training customers, managing day to day adds/changes, and troubleshooting issues remotely or onsite.

Essential Functions

• Provide customer support for managed and hosted access control systems
• Assemble and configure components prior to field installation
• Provide remote support to installers during commissioning
• Review system implementation with customers and ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Communicate issues with Installation and/or service teams as necessary
• Complete work orders, recording time and materials uses accurately
• Field work will include service calls as well as new system installation
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum have 1 year of experience with video and access control system components and installation including electronic hardware, low voltage wiring, card readers, CCTV cameras, power supplies, terminations, and head end panel installation and assembly
• Experience in configuring access control and surveillance systems
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated computer skills including an understanding of networks and topology
• Ability to read and use a measuring tape, level and other required tools for installation required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including external and internal communication (written and verbal)skills
• Demonstrate a desire to learn the industry that C&B serves
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule when required to meet our customer’s needs (nights, weekends, over-night, etc.)
• Comfortable with heights, such as working a ladder and/or aerial man-lift
• Present oneself in a professional and neat manner
• Solid organization, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal skill required with the ability to communicate and understand detailed instructions
  
  

Physical Demands

This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

Work Environment

This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.