Fire Alarm Installation and Project Specialist

5 days ago


Roanoke, Virginia, United States Wachter Full time
About the Role

Wachter, a family-owned company since 1930, is seeking a highly skilled Fire Alarm Installation and Project Specialist to join their team. This role involves installation, repair, and upgrade of fire alarm systems, as well as programming control panels with guidance from building plans and electrical layouts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with current codes and regulations.
  • Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing tasks such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing crawlspaces or attics.
  • Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.
  • Complete wiring, connections, and equipment installations to ensure fire alarm systems meet electrical and fire codes.
  • Troubleshoot new system installations to ensure proper functioning and compliance with local, county, state, or federal codes and requirements.
Requirements
  • NICET certification (preferred but not required).
  • Available to travel.
  • Current/valid Physical Security license and/or Life Safety license in applicable technology.
  • Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
  • Knowledgeable about NFPA standards, including NFPA 70 and 72.
  • Experience in burglar alarms, access control, and CCTV is a plus.
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
  • Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
  • Basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in last three years.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay rate: $25-$40 per hour.
  • Company-paid benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Teladoc and TriaHealth services.
  • Company-matched 401K and IRA retirement savings.
  • Per-diem paid for overnight travel.
  • Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required.
About Wachter

Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with technologies needed to keep them successful. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to numerous industries. We value relationships and invest in our employees, offering long-term employment with exceptional benefits for qualified candidates.



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