What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of hands-on experience configuring, programming, commissioning, integrating, or troubleshooting control, low voltage, physical security, building automation, or related technology systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root cause rather than relying on temporary workarounds.
- Experience working with equipment and systems from multiple manufacturers.
- Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals and how devices communicate across a customer network.
- Ability to read and understand system diagrams, network diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues and solutions clearly.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on environment that combines lab, office, and customer-site work.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally for commissioning, technical escalations, and customer support.
We value depth of hands-on experience over a specific career path or degree. If you have strong technical experience in a related field and the ability to learn new technologies, we encourage you to apply.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus
- Physical Security & Low Voltage: Experience with access control, video surveillance, IP cameras, intrusion detection, structured cabling, nurse call, or related systems.
- Building Automation & Controls: Experience with HVAC, lighting controls, energy management, smart building technologies, or IoT systems.
- Systems Integration & Networking: Experience with IP networking, BACnet, Modbus, multi-vendor system integration, commissioning, or functional testing.
- Platforms & Customer Support: Experience with platforms such as Avigilon or Tridium Niagara, as well as customer training and technical system handoffs.
- Industry Experience: Experience supporting healthcare, senior living, commercial buildings, or other complex facilities.
Niagara 4 Technical Certification (TCP) is valued but not required. K Group will support certification for the right candidate.
Work Environment
This role combines in-house technical work, lab and system staging, office collaboration, and customer-site support.
You can expect a varied workload that includes planned staging and engineering work as well as technical troubleshooting and field escalations. Regional travel will be required for commissioning, complex troubleshooting, and customer training.
This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, learns new technologies quickly, and wants to be the person others turn to when a technical problem needs to be solved.
Why Work at K Group Companies?
For more than 40 years, K Group Companies has been one of West Michigan's trusted technology providers. As a local, third-generation family-owned business, we take pride in building reliable, intentional relationships with our customers and with each other.
Our teams support customers across Managed IT, Physical Security, Low Voltage, Building Technologies, and other technology solutions.
We believe we're better together—whether we're solving a challenging customer problem, collaborating on a complex project, or enjoying some friendly competition in our Team Zone arcade.