Low Voltage/Access Control Project Tech

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 that sees each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, we serve commercial and industrial clients with the technologies needed to keep businesses operating efficiently. We design, install, and maintain electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services for clients in numerous industries.

About the role

Wachter is accepting applications for Access Control Project Technicians for project work at various retail locations across the United States. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. This is a prevailing wage job.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair cabling systems and equipment
• Run low voltage and composite cable in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and completing conduit work, where needed
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring systems meet customer satisfaction and contractual requirements
• 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 proper functioning and compliance with local, county, state, or federal codes and legal or insurance requirements

Requirements

• Field installation experience in the Low Voltage Industry
• Available to travel as needed
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps
• Experience in security environments; Alarm and Access Control are a plus
• Experience in CCTV, voice, and data cabling is a plus
• Experience with fiber optics and ability to splice is a plus
• Perform new installs and provide technical escalation support both on-site and remotely via phone and specialized tools
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Possess basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation during the training period prior to issuing a company vehicle
• Computer/laptop/smartphone proficiency
• Highly proficient with email, 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