Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician
Job Description
Job Detail
- Full-time work
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Paid weekly
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 of employment
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Opportunities for certification and career advancement
- Supportive team environment
Benefits Package- Company Paid!
Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits - Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- MD Live & TriaHealth
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
Key Responsibilities
Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm systems infrastructure - Running low-voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work
- Installing cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct
- Conducting tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational
- Troubleshooting issues with cable networks and fire alarm panels
- Ensuring all installations and repairs comply with NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72
- Collaborating with team members on pre-installation design and planning
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all work performed
- Adhering to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA
Qualifications
Proven experience in field installation within security environments: Fire Alarm and/or Intrusion - Current and valid state-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards, especially NFPA 70 and 72
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps
- Comfortable working at heights of 20–60 feet using lifts
- Ability to work in cramped spaces and operate BOOM or scissor lifts
- Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office
- Possession of basic PPE and reliable transportation during the initial training period
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years)
- Availability for extensive travel (2–6 weeks at a time) and flexible shifts including nights and on-call work
Preferred Qualifications
NICET Level 2 certification or State-required licenses - Knowledge of cabling infrastructure and conduit installation
- Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes
- Experience with multiple Intrusion and Fire system manufacturers
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family - With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently- Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries
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We’re an equal opportunity employer- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Join our team and earn up to a $15,000 signing bonus based on experience and licenses, plus extra pay incentives for night shifts! ~
