Field Fire Alarm & Access Control Technician

Lever, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401K and IRA

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Travel time and mileage paid

Company vehicle after orientation

Job summary

Wachter is seeking a Service Technician for Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Access Control with field-installation experience across retail locations.

Preferred NICET certification and California DIR Blue Card, plus a valid state license for Life Safety, with day shifts and occasional night work. Travel to customer sites; vehicle provided after orientation; pay $35–$55/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Active California Fire/Life Safety Technician Certification (Blue Card) from the California DIR.
• Field installation experience in Fire Alarm / Intrusion / Access Control.
• NICET certification preferred.
• Current/valid state Physical Security or Life Safety license in applicable technology.
• Knowledgeable about NFPA standards (NFPA 70/72).
• Day shift with some night shifts; able to work 20’–60’ heights.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps; driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment in IP Video, Access Control / Intrusion Alarm / LAN/WAN infrastructure, and wireless LAN.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit bending.
• Complete wiring, connections, and equipment installations to meet contractual requirements.
• Install or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels per plans and layouts.
• Mount sensors, drill holes, access crawlspaces or attics as needed.
• Ensure systems comply with electrical and fire codes; test for operability.
• Adhere to safety requirements and collaborate with team leads on schedules.
• Provide on-site and remote technical escalation support as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor; maintain communication with customers.

Skills

Field installation experience

Reading blueprints

NFPA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

California Fire/Life Safety Technician Certification (Blue Card) (DIR)

NICET certification (Preferred)

State-required Physical Security / Life Safety license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Internal systems familiarity

Job description

Wachter is seeking a Service Technician for Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Access Control with field-installation experience across retail locations.

Preferred NICET certification and California DIR Blue Card, plus a valid state license for Life Safety, with day shifts and occasional night work. Travel to customer sites; vehicle provided after orientation; pay $35–$55/hr depending on experience.