Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician

Wachter, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Per-Diem for travel

Travel time and mileage paid

Company vehicle after 2-4 weeks

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking a Low Voltage Lead Project Technician for large scale project work at various locations across the United States. This role requires travel up to 95% of the time and involves installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cabling infrastructure in commercial settings.

We invite self-motivated technicians who can work independently yet collaborate with teams. Wachter offers long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits, including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• EST license required.
• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive travel nationwide.
• Strong knowledge of BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA.
• Industry certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) a plus.
• Able to read blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling a plus.
• Excellent customer relationships and communication skills.
• Able to work unsupervised and with teams of 4–20 technicians.
• Knowledgeable in color codes.
• Able to work in cramped spaces.
• Able to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; heights over 40 feet.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in conduit installation a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; no DUI/DWI in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensure cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repair cable poles and towers.
• Test to ensure newly installed cables systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain Wachter's high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

Skills

EST license

Data cabling

Blueprints reading

CCTV cabling

Voice/data cabling

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Extensive travel

Color code knowledge

Tools

Boom lift

Scissor lift

Job description

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Lead Project Technicians for large scale project work at various locations across the United States. This position requires technicians to travel up to 95% of the time.

We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required.
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
• Company vehicle could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment.

Requirements

• Electronic Security Technician License (EST) required.
• Experience as a Data Cable Technician.
• Available for extensive travel nationwide.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA).
• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are ahuge plus.
• Capable of reading blueprints and site maps.
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Must be comfortable working unsupervised and also effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; and ability to work at heights of 40 plus feet.
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Repairing cable poles and towers.
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cables systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

$25 - $35 an hour

Based on experience.

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.