Electrical/Electronics and Mechanical Engineering:
Fire Alarm Systems
Salary Details:
Based on experience
Preferred Education:
Some College
Join the Wachter Family!
At Wachter, our greatest asset is our people. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Fire Alarm / Intrusion Project Technicians. This role involves installation and project work at various locations across the United States. If you’re self-motivated, reliable, and ready to chart your career path with a supportive company, we want to hear from you!
Position: Fire Alarm / Intrusion Project Technician Location: Various retail locations across the United States Hourly Wage: $20-$45/hour (based on experience)
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
Life, AD&D, and LTD Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Teladoc & TriaHealth Services
Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
Per-Diem for overnight travel
Drive time and mileage paid for personal vehicle use
Company vehicle provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment
Key Responsibilities:
Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment in IP Video, Access Control, Intrusion Alarm, and LAN/WAN infrastructure.
Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete and limited conduit bending work.
Install and upgrade fire alarm systems, programming control panels in accordance with building plans and electrical layouts.
Ensure compliance with electrical and fire codes throughout all installations.
Conduct operational tests to verify functionality of newly installed systems.
Collaborate with the Installation Team Lead or Project Manager on schedules and equipment delivery.
Adhere to project safety requirements as established by Wachter, customers, and OSHA.
Qualifications:
Field installation experience in security environments (Fire Alarm, Intrusion, Access Control).
NICET certification preferred.
Valid state-required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license.
Knowledgeable about NFPA standards (including NFPA 70 and 72).
Ability to travel for a few weeks at a time.
Availability for day shifts (8 am to 5 pm) with some night shifts.
Willingness to work at heights of 20’-60’ on lifts.
Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
Familiarity with multiple Intrusion/Access system manufacturers is a plus.
Strong customer relationship and communication skills (verbal and written).
Basic PPE and reliable transportation during training.
Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI/DWI in the last three years.
We combine innovative technologies and leading-edge integrations with traditional systems and decades of expertise to create solutions that meet your business needs today, and can grow with you into the future.And with a nationwide workforce of W2 employees, we provide most any business technology or service, for any vertical market, in any location — across the U.S.