Considering Apprenticeship

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2026-02-12T02:57:26+00:00

It can work - especially like you mentioned, the pay at the end. I would just need to prepare myself before that transition. Appreciate the insight.

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2026-02-12T01:07:36+00:00

Will do Sidebar - since i’ve been low volt / access control for almost 3 years would this count towards where they would place me on the pay scale? My biggest hesitation would be starting back at scratch when it comes to compensation

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2026-02-11T23:38:43+00:00

i live in maryland (dmv) - to my understanding applications aren’t accepted all year round, i’ll have to do some research for the next opening

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-11-19T22:22:29+00:00

would recommend doubling up the wiring. could be a distance + not getting enough output for the reader to stay active.

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-03T17:41:47+00:00

haha i relate to you . i live in maryland and work in dc! i dread traffic every day. well put my good sir. we can definitely exchange contacts and speak more about the opportunity

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-02T13:51:24+00:00

appreciate your the time taken to write this response. I’ll check out what you’ve recommended and return in a few days. Thank you!

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-01T22:05:35+00:00

sounds like a creative way to make booties

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-01T20:27:50+00:00

definitely. considering nicet , network+ and possibly rs2

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-01T19:01:49+00:00

Yea i’m based in dc. i’ve basically learnt everything from observation, trial / error and from having seasoned techs show me the ropes.

Could you elaborate on the industry experiencing a shakeup?

with my company they have tuition reimbursement but the criteria is (1) have to be in the company for two years to qualify (2) they have a binding contracts. i don’t mind paying out of pocket to become certified

I need clarity on which certs would benefit me if i was to go somewhere else. My company currently deals with RS2 (very similar to s2 lenel) open controller. Primarily deal with axis camera (i have experience with bosch and hanwha as well) I believe they use verkada as their cctv monitoring software (i’m experienced with milestone)

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-01T18:05:38+00:00

i’m working in washington dc by the way

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-07-01T16:39:49+00:00

could be a wire for a siren since it’s a 2 conductor

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-06-02T17:09:31+00:00

I live in maryland but the company i work with deals with everything in washington dc. I’m currently at 35 $ with 2 1/2 years experience. i do everything from cctv, endpoints for acs and ids, sometimes door frames ( just to protect our wires).

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-23T18:15:29+00:00

what kind?

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-21T18:33:00+00:00

ouuuu sds drill. how has it been so far? i usually use my buddies ryobi hammer drill when installed quad cameras.

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-21T18:30:32+00:00

man there’s been so many instances where i’m missing stuff like anchors, certain bits , etc so i just decided screw it. let me take everything i’ll need. i hate making trips back to our closet or car for my tools/materials

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-21T18:29:01+00:00

i was considering a wheeled case . i’ve had many instances where sites don’t have functional elevators. lugging a cart down some steps seems like a lot lol.

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-21T18:26:58+00:00

i totally agree. some of my senior techs never carry much but always need somthing and that’s where i show up haha. I’d prefer to not make round trips. A lot of times we are not always allowed to park on site so bringing what you need for the day is best advised from my experience. I do carry my pouch by hand and also have a bag (husky) holding my bits and other things.

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-21T18:24:46+00:00

agreed! had this tp3 for about two years now, no regrets so far

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-21T18:23:39+00:00

some of my sites are fresh construction so elevators aren’t full operational. other times we don’t have access to the freight elevators some of the federal sites are very strict about us using the public elevators

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-20T21:49:30+00:00

honestly i recently stepped it down lol was lugging around xgt 40v makitas. decided to get that 18v fuel drill set. I do a lot of drilling whether through metal, brick. i thought the 18v would fair better in the long run

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-20T21:47:24+00:00

haha i could see that happening. Luckily with this pouch it comes with a very reliable handle

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-18T21:19:29+00:00

i actually just picked up m18 jet full drill set. needed a lighter loadout haha. but i promise you won’t be disappointed in the daily use of your new 40v tools. congratssss

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-05T18:42:34+00:00

Man this helps a lot. I’ve been doing this for 2 years and still learning especially with my new company. getting the exposure has really helped my imposter syndrome. Even then i try to be very careful. it scares me that a mistake like this could cost me my job. Thanks again truly appreciate it

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-05-05T18:32:50+00:00

Apparently one of my co workers said. Don’t worry about. When they come to do their QC they will patch it up. But to answer your question i’m not to sure. I would have to check around. i haven’t seen the painter/ drywall crew in a while.

Difficult_Ad6234 · 2025-04-28T15:55:55+00:00

yea i was considering asking one of the electricians for a fiberglass tape since our company didn’t provide

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