Fire Alarm & Security Technician — Travel, Bonuses, Growth

Wachter, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid weekly

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Company vehicle where applicable

Travel time & mileage paid for use of

Paid vacation and holidays

Certification and career advancement

Supportive team environment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Company-matched 401(k) & IRA

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. in the United States is seeking experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Burglar Installation Technicians to join our growing team. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial and retail locations nationwide.

Ideal candidates will travel extensively, work safely at heights, read blueprints, and ensure NFPA 70/72 compliance. Wachter offers long-term employment, competitive pay, weekly pay, a signing bonus up to $15,000, and strong career 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.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 and 72.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Able to work at heights of 20-60 feet using lifts.
• 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.
• Ensuring all installations and repairs comply with NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
• Collaborating with team members on pre-installation design and planning.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all work performed.
• Adhering to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Travel readiness

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

State-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license

Tools

MS Office

Smartphones/Computers

Job description

Wachter, Inc. in the United States is seeking experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Burglar Installation Technicians to join our growing team. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial and retail locations nationwide.

Ideal candidates will travel extensively, work safely at heights, read blueprints, and ensure NFPA 70/72 compliance. Wachter offers long-term employment, competitive pay, weekly pay, a signing bonus up to $15,000, and strong career advancement