Fire Alarm & Access Control Tech — Field Service Pro

Wachter, Inc.; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life/AD&D/LTD insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Company 401K and IRA

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Travel paid: drive time & mileage

Company vehicle after orientation

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to support service and installation at retail locations nationwide. We value self-motivated professionals who can work independently and provide reliable solutions.

The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IP video, access control, intrusion, and fire alarm systems; reading blueprints; lifting to heights; and working with customers to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have California Fire/Life Safety knowledge and field installation experience.
• NICET certification is preferred but not required.
• Current/valid state life safety license or related license in applicable technology.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 and 72 and able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment for IP Video, Access Control, Intrusion, and LAN/WAN.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings and perform conduit work.
• Ensure installations meet contractual requirements and customer satisfaction.
• Program fire alarm control panels under supervision and follow electrical layouts.
• Test systems to verify operation and compliance with codes.
• Adhere to safety requirements and support on-site project schedules.

Skills

Fire/Life Safety knowledge

Field installation experience

Blueprint reading

Customer communication

Microsoft Office

Education

California DIR Blue Card

NICET certification

Tools

Security system software

Job description

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to support service and installation at retail locations nationwide. We value self-motivated professionals who can work independently and provide reliable solutions.

The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining IP video, access control, intrusion, and fire alarm systems; reading blueprints; lifting to heights; and working with customers to ensure safety and compliance.