Posted August 14, 2026
Access Control Technician
Robert Half
Summerville, SC, US
Full Time
25USD - 30USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Access Control Technician to join a detail-oriented services team supporting commercial projects in South Carolina. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on field work involving low-voltage infrastructure and electronic security systems. The role focuses on delivering reliable installations, resolving technical issues efficiently, and maintaining clear communication with project stakeholders throughout each assignment.
Responsibilities:
• Install and route low-voltage cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber, while ensuring each run is properly labeled, terminated, and verified for performance.
• Assist with the setup, servicing, and repair of access control components such as door hardware, credential readers, surveillance devices, alarm equipment, and related security technologies.
• Interpret construction drawings and site documentation to complete installations accurately and in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Diagnose cabling faults, device failures, and connectivity problems, then perform corrective work to restore system functionality.
• Use testing tools and standard installation methods to confirm quality, signal integrity, and overall system readiness.
• Maintain organized records of completed work, testing results, and service activity, and provide timely updates to supervisors and customers.
• Support commercial job-site activities by preparing materials, handling tools and equipment safely, and helping keep installations neat and well organized.• Hands-on experience with low-voltage cable installation in commercial environments.
• Working knowledge of access control systems and other physical security technologies.
• Ability to terminate and test copper and fiber cabling using standard industry tools and practices.
• Familiarity with basic network connectivity concepts related to connected security devices.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, floor plans, and job-site layouts to guide installation work.
• Ability to work on active job sites, use hand tools effectively, and lift equipment as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally within the Summerville, South Carolina area.
Responsibilities:
• Install and route low-voltage cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber, while ensuring each run is properly labeled, terminated, and verified for performance.
• Assist with the setup, servicing, and repair of access control components such as door hardware, credential readers, surveillance devices, alarm equipment, and related security technologies.
• Interpret construction drawings and site documentation to complete installations accurately and in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Diagnose cabling faults, device failures, and connectivity problems, then perform corrective work to restore system functionality.
• Use testing tools and standard installation methods to confirm quality, signal integrity, and overall system readiness.
• Maintain organized records of completed work, testing results, and service activity, and provide timely updates to supervisors and customers.
• Support commercial job-site activities by preparing materials, handling tools and equipment safely, and helping keep installations neat and well organized.• Hands-on experience with low-voltage cable installation in commercial environments.
• Working knowledge of access control systems and other physical security technologies.
• Ability to terminate and test copper and fiber cabling using standard industry tools and practices.
• Familiarity with basic network connectivity concepts related to connected security devices.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, floor plans, and job-site layouts to guide installation work.
• Ability to work on active job sites, use hand tools effectively, and lift equipment as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally within the Summerville, South Carolina area.
