Fire/Security Alarm Installation Technician

• Full-time work
• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Paid weekly
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Opportunities for certification and career advancement
• Supportive team environment

• 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.

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire alarm systems infrastructure.
• Running low-voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
• Installing cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.
• Conducting tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
• Troubleshooting issues with cable networks and fire alarm panels.
• Ensuring all installations and repairs comply with NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
• Collaborating with team members on pre-installation design and planning.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all work performed.
• Adhering to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

• Proven experience in field installation within security environments: Fire Alarm and/or Intrusion.
• Current and valid state-required Physical Security and/or Life Safety license.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards, especially NFPA 70 and 72.
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
• Comfortable working at heights of 20–60 feet using lifts.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces and operate BOOM or scissor lifts.
• Proficiency with smartphones, computers, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
• Possession of basic PPE and reliable transportation during the initial training period.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI in the last 3 years).
• Availability for extensive travel (2–6 weeks at a time) and flexible shifts including nights and on-call work.

• NICET Level 2 certification or State-required licenses
• Knowledge of cabling infrastructure and conduit installation.
• Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
• Experience with multiple Intrusion and Fire system manufacturers

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