Fire Alarm System Specialist

17 hours ago


Richmond, California, United States Wachter Full time

Take charge of your future by installing critical fire alarm systems today. This is your chance to join a highly stable company with over 90 years in business that wants to grow your career to the top and expand your skills along the way. You can help keep some of the biggest companies in the country safe by installing critical alarm systems for their facilities and make up to $125,000 a year doing it.

Why Wachter?

  • Great pay: starting wages between $25-45/hour, and paid drive time for travel projects. Top performing technician can make close to $125,000 annually.
  • Benefits: medical, dental, and vision completely free for employees and dependents. The package also includes 401k, life insurance, and a long-term disability plan.
  • Growth opportunities: technicians at Wachter have the chance to move into a variety of roles, such as Field Supervisory, QA, Safety, or Project Management. Even the CEO started as an electrical apprentice.
  • Stability: 94 years of family-owned operations, and continued growth throughout. Wachter works with major powerhouse companies across the country, which means they have the biggest needs in their stores, distribution centers, and warehouses.

Duties and 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/terminations, and equipment installations ensuring that Access Control and Intrusion systems are complete with total customer satisfaction and contractual requirements.
  • Install, repair, or upgrade fire alarm systems and program control panels for fire alarm systems with the guidance of building plans and electrical layouts.
  • Mount sensors at appropriate locations, performing all necessary tasks, such as drilling holes for cabling and accessing locations such as crawlspaces or attics.
  • Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that fire alarm systems are in compliance 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 not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
  • Ensure 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 the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes and legal and/or insurance requirements.

About Wachter:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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