Travel Fire Alarm Installation Tech – Bonus Eligible

Wachter, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is

Company vehicle provided

Drive time and mileage paid

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Opportunities for certification and

career advancement

Supportive team environment

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

MD Live & TriaHealth

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is seeking experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Burglar Installation Technicians to join our expanding team. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial and retail locations nationwide, with extensive travel and safety as a priority.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently. Wachter offers long-term employment, competitive pay, a signing bonus up to $15,000 based on experience and

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
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards, especially NFPA 70 and 72
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps
• Comfortable working at heights of 20-60 feet using lifts
• Ability to work in cramped spaces and operate BOOM or scissor lifts
• Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office
• Possession of basic PPE and reliable transportation during the initial training period
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years)
• Availability for extensive 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

Field installation experience

Reading blueprints

Willingness to travel extensively

Safety-conscious

Education

State-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license

Tools

Smartphones

MS Office

Email

Spreadsheets

Job description

Wachter, Inc. is seeking experienced Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Burglar Installation Technicians to join our expanding team. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fire alarm systems across commercial and retail locations nationwide, with extensive travel and safety as a priority.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently. Wachter offers long-term employment, competitive pay, a signing bonus up to $15,000 based on experience and