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Fire Alarm Project Technician

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

Wachter is accepting applications for Fire Alarm Technicians for project work at various locations across the United States.

We seek self-motivated and reliable fire alarm technicians 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
Teladoc & TriaHealth
Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required.
Use of personal vehicle is required with compensation for drive time and mileage
Hourly wage range of $20-35/hour based on experience

Requirements:

NICET certification (Preferred).
Available to travel.
Current valid State required license(s) for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
Experience in burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus.
Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
Knows how to troubleshoot switches, WiFi, and routers.
Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Responsibilities:

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.
Ensure all work complies with current codes and regulations.
Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
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.
Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; 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.

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.

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INDUSTRY

Information Technology Support Services

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Lenexa, KS

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023