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Wachter, Inc. · 4 weeks ago

Fire Alarm Service Technician

Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25/hr - $40/hr

Wachter, Inc. is a family-owned company that has been operating since 1930, providing electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to various industries. They are seeking a self-motivated Fire Alarm/Intrusion/Access Control Service Technician to handle service and installation projects at retail locations across the United States.

IndustrialInformation ServicesInformation Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Fire Alarm InstallationIntrusion SystemsAccess Control SystemsNICET CertificationNFPA Standards KnowledgeBlueprint ReadingTechnical SupportCustomer CommunicationComputer ProficiencyMicrosoft Office

Required

Field installation experience in security environments: Fire Alarm /Intrusion / Access Control

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

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

Assist with pre-installation opportunities by 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

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years

Preferred

NICET certification (Preferred)

Experience with multiple Intrusion/Access system manufacturers is a plus

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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits

Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

MD Live & TriaHealth

Company-Matched 401K 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 provided after orientation

Company

Wachter, Inc.

Wachter is on the cutting-edge of technology and infrastructure installation and has been since 1930. Wachter is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner.

Founded in 1930

Lenexa, Kansas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.wachter.com/

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