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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