Fire Alarm Project Technician

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Fire Alarm Project Technicians for work at various locations across the United States. Indianapolis, IN Columbus, OH Louisville, KY Lansing, MI Chicago, IL Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Detroit, MI Cincinnati, OH and St. Louis, MO We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.  

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required
• Company vehicle could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment.

Requirements:

• NICET certification (Preferred, although not required).
• Available to travel.
• Current/valid state-required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license in the applicable technology.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
• Experience in burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Knows how to troubleshoot switches, WiFi, and routers.
• Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts.
• Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
• Ensure all work complies with current codes and regulations.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with electrical and fire codes.
• Tests to ensure all newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.