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Traveling Fire Alarm / Intrusion Project Technician

Wachter, Inc.

Shreveport (LA)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Wachter, Inc. is looking for a Traveling Fire Alarm / Intrusion Project Technician responsible for installation and project work at retail locations across the U.S. This full-time position requires a Louisiana Life Safety license and offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA

Company vehicle after initial employment

Qualifications

Must hold Louisiana LSPP license with Fire Alarm, Security and CCTV endorsements.
Experience reading blueprints and site maps is essential.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and repair Fire Alarm and Intrusion systems.
Run low voltage cabling and complete wiring installations.
Adhere to safety requirements and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Field installation experience

Knowledgeable about NFPA standards

Customer relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection license

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $40.00/hr

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

Wachter is accepting applications for a Fire Alarm / Intrusion Project Technician for installation and project work at various retail locations across the United States.

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.

Must hold state fire/alarm license to be considered for this position.*

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
MD Live & TriaHealth
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
Hourly wage range of $20-38/hour based on experience

Requirements:

Louisiana Life Safety and Property Protection (LSPP) license with Fire Alarm, Security and CCTV/Camera endorsements
Field installation experience in security environments: Fire Alarm /Intrusion / Access Control
NICET certification (Preferred)
Current/valid state required Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license in the applicable technology.
Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72
Available to travel, a few weeks at a time.
Work schedule mainly during the day 8 am to 5 pm, with some night shifts.
Available and willing to work at heights of 20’-60’ on lifts.
Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
Experience with multiple Intrusion/Access system manufacturers is a plus.
Assist with pre-installation opportunitiesby designing and planning technical solutions.
Perform new installs and provide technical escalation support both on-site at customer locations as well as remotely via the phone and specialized tools.
Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
Has basic PPE, and reliable transportation during the training period prior to issuing a company vehicle
Computer/laptop/smartphone proficiency.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a plus.
Highly proficient with the use of email, spreadsheets, and the ability to learn internal systems.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment in IP Video, Access Control / Intrusion Alarm / LAN/WAN infrastructure, and wireless LAN.
Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit bending work.
Complete all wiring, connections/terminations, and equipment installations ensuring that Access Control and Intrusion systems are complete with total customer satisfaction and contractual requirements.
Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts.
Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with electrical and fire codes.
Tests to ensure all newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational.
Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
Ensure all work complies with current codes and regulations.
Assist and collaborate with the Installation Team Lead or Project Manager regarding on-site work schedules and timely delivery of equipment.
Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed systems and component devices are operational.
Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes and legal and/or insurance requirements.

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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