Licensed Fire Alarm/CCTV/Access Control Service Technician

Wachter; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/holidays

Paid travel/mileage

Company vehicle after orientation

Job summary

Wachter is seeking a field technician to install, service, and troubleshoot Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion systems at retail sites across the region.

You will run low-voltage cabling, perform conduit work, and help install door strikes and maglocks, working with Project Managers to deliver on-site and remote support as needed. A valid driver’s license and training materials are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion systems; Fire alarms and data cabling a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints; comfortable using smartphones, email, and spreadsheets.
• Willingness to travel extensively (75-100%) with flexible shifts.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; no DUI/DWI in 3 years; bring basic tools, PPE, and personal transit for training.

Responsibilities

• Install & Service: Maintain Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Alarm systems at retail sites.
• Fieldwork: Run low-voltage cables, conduit work, drill concrete, and install door strikes/maglocks.
• Test & Troubleshoot: Ensure full system functionality and compliance with local and federal codes.
• Collaborate: Partner with Project Managers and provide on-site/remote technical support.

Skills

Access Control

CCTV

Intrusion systems

Blueprint reading

Smartphones

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Why Join Us?

• Great Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, LTD, and Company-Matched 401(k)/IRA.
• Perks: Paid vacation/holidays, paid travel/mileage, and a company vehicle provided after a mandatory 1-week orientation in Lowell, AR.
• Growth: Paid training, certifications, and a supportive team.

• Install & Service: Maintain Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Alarm systems at retail sites.
• Fieldwork: Run low-voltage cables, perform conduit work, drill concrete, and cut in door strikes/maglocks.
• Test & Troubleshoot: Ensure full system functionality and compliance with local and federal codes.
• Collaborate: Partner with Project Managers and provide on-site/remote technical support.

• Experience: Hands-on experience with commercial Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion systems. (Fire alarms and data cabling a plus).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints; proficiency with smartphones, email, and spreadsheets.
• Travel & Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively (75-100%) with flexible shifts.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a clean record (No DUI/DWI in 3 years). Must have basic tools, PPE, and reliable personal transit for use during initial training.

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.