Fire Alarm & Access Control Field Technician

Wachter, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401K and IRA

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Vehicle provided after orientation

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to service retail locations nationwide. The role requires hands-on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low voltage systems with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold California Blue Card certification and NICET preferred, with experience reading blueprints and coordinating with project teams. A company vehicle is provided after orientation and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Active California Fire/Life Safety Technician Certification (Blue Card) required.
• Field installation experience in Fire Alarm /Intrusion / Access Control.
• NICET certification preferred; valid state license in applicable tech is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment in IP Video, Access Control/Intrusion/ LAN/WAN infrastructure, and wireless LAN.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings including drilling walls and limited conduit bending.
• Complete wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring Access Control and Intrusion systems meet requirements.
• Install or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels per plans and layouts.
• Test all systems and ensure compliance with codes; assist with safety requirements.

Skills

Fire Alarm certification

Intrusion/Access control

NFPA knowledge

Customer communication

Blueprint reading

Education

California Fire/Life Safety Technician Certification (Blue Card)

NICET certification (Preferred)

State Life Safety license

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to service retail locations nationwide. The role requires hands-on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low voltage systems with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold California Blue Card certification and NICET preferred, with experience reading blueprints and coordinating with project teams. A company vehicle is provided after orientation and travel may be required.