Field Fire Alarm Installer — Travel‑Ready & Growth

Wachter, Inc.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Full-time work

Competitive compensation

Paid weekly

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Company vehicle after training

Travel time & mileage paid

Paid vacation & holidays

Certification & career advancement

Supportive team environment

Resumo da oferta

Wachter, Inc. seeks experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/ Burglar Installation Technicians to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial locations nationwide. You will travel extensively, work independently, and ensure safety and quality in every installation.

Ideal candidates have NFPA knowledge and blueprints reading skills, with willingness to travel 2-6 weeks at a time. Wachter offers competitive pay, weekly pay, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in field installation within security and life safety environments: Fire Alarm and/or Intrusion.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Fire Alarm Installation

Intrusion Systems

NFPA Knowledge

Blueprint Reading

Working at Heights

Lifts Operation

Office/Tech Proficiency

Driver's License

Travel Availability

Ferramentas

BOOM/Scissor Lifts

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Wachter, Inc. seeks experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/ Burglar Installation Technicians to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial locations nationwide. You will travel extensively, work independently, and ensure safety and quality in every installation.

Ideal candidates have NFPA knowledge and blueprints reading skills, with willingness to travel 2-6 weeks at a time. Wachter offers competitive pay, weekly pay, and career advancement opportunities.