Fire Alarm Systems Installer

3 hours ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Wachter Full time
Unlock Your Career Potential as a Fire Alarm and Intrusion Systems Technician

Are you ready to take charge of your future and join a highly stable company with over 90 years of experience? Wachter, Inc. is seeking experienced Fire Alarm and Intrusion Technicians to join our team in the Richmond, VA area.

Why Choose Wachter?
  • Competitive pay: starting wages between $25-45/hour, with top performers earning up to $125,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, life insurance, and long-term disability plan.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement, with a clear path to leadership roles.
  • Stability and security, with a family-owned company that values its employees.
Job Responsibilities:
  • 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, and equipment installations, ensuring total customer satisfaction and contractual requirements.
  • Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels, following building plans and electrical layouts.
  • Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations like crawlspaces or attics.
  • Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations, ensuring fire alarm systems comply with electrical and fire codes.
  • Test to ensure all newly installed fire alarm systems and component devices are operational.
  • Adhere to all required project safety requirements, as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by your supervisor, ensuring 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.
  • 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 and/or insurance requirements.
About Wachter:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930, with over 900 licenses across the country. We serve commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual characteristics.

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