Fire Alarm & Security Installer — Travel, Benefits, Bonus

Wachter; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Company vehicle after training

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Drive time and mileage for personal-车辆

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) and IRA retirement savings

Job summary

Wachter seeks experienced Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Burglar Installation Technicians to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial and retail locations nationwide. The role requires traveling 2–6 weeks at a time, performing low-voltage cabling, and working at heights while prioritizing safety and quality.

Join Wachter's family-owned team offering competitive pay, weekly pay, and opportunities for certification and advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field installation within security environments: Fire Alarm and/or Intrusion.
• Current and valid state-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Field installation

Security environments

NFPA knowledge

Blueprint reading

Lift operation

Cable installation

Smartphone/PC proficiency

Driver’s license

Travel availability

Night/on-call shifts

Education

Physical Security license (state)

NICET Level 2 (preferred)

Job description

Wachter seeks experienced Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Burglar Installation Technicians to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial and retail locations nationwide. The role requires traveling 2–6 weeks at a time, performing low-voltage cabling, and working at heights while prioritizing safety and quality.

Join Wachter's family-owned team offering competitive pay, weekly pay, and opportunities for certification and advancement.