Low Voltage/Access Control Lead Project Technician

About the role

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930, serving commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies to keep them successful. The company designs, installs, and maintains electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services for clients in various industries.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work
• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations
• Install of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct
• Repairing cable poles and towers
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cables systems and component devices are operational
• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network
• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign
• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA

Requirements

• Electronic Security Technician License (EST) required
• Experience as a Data Cable Technician
• Available for extensive travel nationwide
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA)
• Industry-specific certifications (BICSI, Systimax, Panduit, Beldon, Corning) are a huge plus
• Capable of reading blueprints and site maps
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written
• Comfortable working unsupervised and effectively communicating and collaborating with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians
• Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes
• Able to work in cramped spaces
• Able to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; and able to work at heights, of 40 plus feet
• Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation
• Has knowledge of cabling infrastructure
• 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

Qualifications

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, 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 could be provided after initial 2-4 weeks of employment