Fire Alarm Project Technician

Wachter, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Technician to join their team. This role involves installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems across various locations in the U.S. Candidates must be self-motivated, reliable, and willing to travel extensively. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Per-Diem paid for overnight travel

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fire Alarm Project Technician required.
• Available for extensive travel, 3-4 weeks away from home.
• Knowledge of cabling infrastructure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings.
• Adhere to safety regulations during installations.

Skills

Knowledge of fire alarm panels

Ability to work in cramped spaces

Proficient with smartphones and PCs

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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 Fire Alarm Project Technicians for work at various locations across the United States. Indianapolis, IN Columbus, OH Louisville, KY Lansing, MI Chicago, IL Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Detroit, MI Cincinnati, OH and St. Louis, MO

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians 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
• MD Live & TriaHealth
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required
• Company vehicle could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience as a Fire Alarm Project Technician.
• Available for extensive travel, 3-4 weeks away from home at a time within a 4 hour radius of your residence.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts as the jobs require.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Knowledge of fire alarm panels definitely a requirement! Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a PLUS!!.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various fire alarm systems.
• 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.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices areoperational.
• Troubleshoot issues with cable networks.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign
  
  
  

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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