Fire & Security Service Technician – Access Control

Wachter; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life, AD&D, LTD insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Company-matched 401K & IRA

Per-Diem for overnight travel

Travel expenses covered (driving)

Job summary

Wachter is seeking a Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Access Control Service Technician for work at various retail locations across the United States. The role requires self-motivation, reliability, and ability to work independently on installations and service projects.

Responsibilities include installing and troubleshooting cabling, programming control panels, and ensuring compliance with NFPA standards. A willingness to travel up to 20–30% and upcoming mandatory orientation in Lowell, Arkansas are

Qualifications

• NICET certification is preferred.
• Current/valid state license in applicable technology.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment for Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Access Control.
• Install, upgrade, and program fire alarm control panels.
• Perform field installation tasks and provide on-site and remote technical support.
• Ensure systems comply with NFPA standards and codes.
• Travel as needed and work 8am–5pm with some nights.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems

Intrusion Systems

Access Control

Blueprint Reading

Customer Communication

Remote Troubleshooting

Lifting to 60 ft

Driving - Clean Record

Education

NICET certification (Preferred)

Security/Life Safety license

Tools

IP Video equipment experience

LAN/WAN infrastructure

Job description

Wachter is seeking a Fire Alarm, Intrusion, and Access Control Service Technician for work at various retail locations across the United States. The role requires self-motivation, reliability, and ability to work independently on installations and service projects.

Responsibilities include installing and troubleshooting cabling, programming control panels, and ensuring compliance with NFPA standards. A willingness to travel up to 20–30% and upcoming mandatory orientation in Lowell, Arkansas are