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About 5% of Richmond's population are veterans, and Virginia Commonwealth University holds the distinction as one of the best schools for veterans. Veterans are welcome to the area, and the state's familiarity with the military allows for many resources for veterans.

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Installation / Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 517708
Date Posted: 2/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Richmond, VA
Category: Services
Salary: $20 - $23

Job Description

This person will be responsible for installing and servicing parking access control, vehicle entry systems, and building access control systems in a geographic area that includes Southeastern, Central, and Western Virginia. Equipment includes parking gates, ticket dispensers, license plate recognition cameras, facility management software, slide and swing gate operators, card readers, and telephone entry systems, as well as integration of these systems into existing networks.

  • Locally Owned and Operated
  • Minimum Overnight Travel
  • Large product catalog with opportunity to work on multiple systems
  • Integration company that specializes in solutions over packages
  • Flexible work-life balance

Successful candidates must demonstrate a knowledge of troubleshooting and servicing electronic relay systems and possess basic mechanical, PC, and Windows skills. Candidate must also demonstrate a working knowledge of network architecture.

This person will provide operator-level training and interact closely with customers.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Low-voltage wiring and installation experience, and equipment diagnostic and repair experience are preferred
  • Experience with basic networking (LAN, WAN & Best Practices)
  • Experience working outdoors or on Construction Sites
  • Experience with Installation and Service
  • Familiar with Safety and PPE best practices

After Hours/Weekends/Holidays:

This person will be on call periodically and respond to emergency service calls that are called in during non-business hours. Normal business hours currently are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. This person occasionally will work after hours and on weekends.

Physical Requirements:

This person will be doing physical work inside and outside. Need to be able to lift at least fifty pounds and be on their feet for much of the day.

Pre-employment drug screening will be performed as a condition of employment.

Training:

New Technicians are paired with veterans for a training period. The technician will also attend manufacturer training. The company's educational assistance program reimburses employees for job-related training and certification programs.

Company Benefits:

Job Type: Full-time Hourly

Salary: $20.00 to $23.00/ hour, depending on experience

  • SIMP IRA (with match)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-provided vehicle (after training period)

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Overtime after a 40-hour work week
  • Weekend availability
  • Minimal overnight travel

License/Certification:

  • Valid Virginia Driver's License
    • Driving record must be provided
  • Ability to obtain DCJS Certification
    • Clean criminal background check

Work Location: Daily regional travel

  • Must supply personal “Basic” hand tools
    • Specialty tools, testers, & power tools are Company provided





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Field Service Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9760047
Date Posted: 12/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Richmond, VA
Category: Services
Salary: $23 - $25

Job Description

This person will be responsible for installing and servicing parking access control, vehicle entry systems, and building access control systems in a geographic area that includes Southeastern, Central, and Western Virginia. Equipment includes parking gates, ticket dispensers, license plate recognition cameras, facility management software, slide and swing gate operators, card readers, and telephone entry systems, as well as integration of these systems into existing networks.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a successful track record of troubleshooting and servicing electronic relay systems and possess strong mechanical, PC, and Windows skills. PC and Windows skills include installing and loading software, troubleshooting error messages, and working with Remote Access Software. Candidate must also demonstrate a working knowledge of network architecture.


Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • 2-5 years of low-voltage wiring and installation experience, and equipment diagnostic and repair experience
  • DCJS registration holder is preferred
  • Experience with basic networking (LAN, WAN & Best Practices)
  • Experience working outdoors or on Construction Sites
  • Experience with Installation and Service
  • After Hours/Weekends/Holidays: This person will be on call periodically and respond to emergency service calls that are called in during non-business hours. Normal business hours currently are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. This person occasionally will work after hours and on weekends.
  • Physical Requirements: This person will be doing physical work inside and outside. Need to be able to lift at least fifty pounds and be on their feet for much of the day.
  • Pre-employment drug screening will be performed as a condition of employment.
  • Training: New Technicians are paired with veterans for a training period. The technician will also attend manufacturer training. The company's educational assistance program reimburses employees for job-related training and certification programs.
  • This person will provide operator-level training and interact closely with customers.





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