Fire Alarm Service Technician

Fire Alarm Service Technician – Wachter, Inc.

Apply for this position to join a family‑owned company that has been serving commercial and industrial clients since 1930.

$35.00/hr – $45.00/hr

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live & Tria Health
• 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 provided after orientation

• 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
• Work schedule mainly during the day 8 am‑5 pm, with some night shifts
• Available and willing to work at heights of 20–60 ft on lifts
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps
• Experience with multiple Intrusion/Access system manufacturers is a plus
• Assist with pre‑installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions
• Perform new installs and provide technical escalation support on‑site and remotely
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills, verbal and written
• Has basic PPE and reliable transportation during the training period prior to receiving a company vehicle
• Computer, laptop, smartphone proficiency
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a plus
• Highly proficient with email and 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

• 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 meet contractual requirements and provide total customer satisfaction
• Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels with guidance from building plans and electrical layouts
• Mount sensors at appropriate locations, drilling holes for cabling and accessing crawlspaces or attics
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance with electrical and fire codes
• Conduct tests to ensure newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, 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
• Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure proper functioning and compliance with local, county, state, or federal codes and legal and/or insurance requirements

Wachter is a family‑owned company since 1930 and 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, including electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services across 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.