Cctv/Fire Alarm Service Technician

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Wachter is accepting applications for Low Voltage Project Technicians for project work at various retail environment locations across the United States. Candidates should have experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing structured cabling systems in various environments. This is a full-time position requiring travel and a willingness to learn and help in other structured cabling environments if needed.

  

We seek self-motivated and reliable 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--No premium cost!
• Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal and Identity Theft Monitoring
• 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

Requirements:

• Experience as a Data Cable Technician. 
• Available and willing for extensive travel, road warrior.  
• Strong background in installing and troubleshooting structured cabling systems in retail environments.
• Must hold a current valid State required license(s) for low voltage/burglar alarm/fire alarm/security/CCTV.
• Data Cable Technician with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic, 24v and 70v paging systems experience. 
• Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus.   
• Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA). Please list certifications if any. 
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day or night shifts as the jobs require. 
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps. 
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus. 
• 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. 
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation. 
• Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure. 
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, personal computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs. 
• 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 cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner duct. 
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices areoperational. 
• Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.   
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.  
• Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.  

$20 - $30 an hour

Based on experience.

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