Low Voltage/Access Control Lead 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 Lead Project Technicians for short and long-term projects with the Wachter local business unit in the Cincinnati, OH market. Candidates should have the willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments if needed. Long-term employment opportunity for the right candidate.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, 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, Legal Shield
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.
• Available and willing for travel.
• Ability to work primarily nights.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, overnights, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus.
• Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.
• Knowledge of Cat5/CAT6 cabling and installation of small equipment: switches, brides, cameras (specifically Axis).
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.
• Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDFs.
• Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be comfortable working unsupervised and also effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer and General Contract interactions.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDFs. 
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift (19'); and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, all industry hand tools, and PPE.
• Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
• 100 percent travel

Responsibilities:

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various structured cabling systems in retail environments.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repairing cable poles and towers.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.