Fire Alarm & Security Tech - Travel & Vehicle

Wachter, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Per-Diem for travel

Travel time & mileage paid

Company vehicle after orientation

Job summary

Wachter is accepting applications for a Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to work at various retail locations across the United States. We seek self-motivated technicians who can work independently on service and installation projects in a dynamic environment.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, company vehicle after orientation, and opportunities for growth. The position requires Texas license and willingness to travel up to 30% with day and occasional night

Qualifications

• Current and valid Texas Fire Alarm License.
• Field installation experience in security environments: Fire Alarm /Intrusion / Access Control.
• NICET certification (Preferred).
• Current/valid state required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license in the applicable technology.
• Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
• Work schedule mainly during the day 8 am to 5 pm, with some night shifts.
• Available and willing to work at heights of 20’-60’ on lifts.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit bending work.
• Complete all wiring, connections/terminations, and equipment installations ensuring that Access Control and Intrusion systems are complete with total customer satisfaction and contractual requirements.
• Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts.
• Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with electrical and fire codes.
• Tests to ensure all newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational.
• 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.
• Ensure all work complies with current codes and regulations.
• Assist and collaborate with the Installation Team Lead or Project Manager regarding on-site work schedules and timely delivery of equipment.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes and legal and/or insurance requirements

Skills

NFPA standards

Blueprints reading

Customer communication

Field installations

Work at heights

Texas Fire Alarm License

NICET certification

Education

NICET certification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wachter is accepting applications for a Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to work at various retail locations across the United States. We seek self-motivated technicians who can work independently on service and installation projects in a dynamic environment.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, company vehicle after orientation, and opportunities for growth. The position requires Texas license and willingness to travel up to 30% with day and occasional night